scholarly journals Enterramientos Infantiles Altomedievales en La Cabilda, Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid. Early Middle Ages infant burials in La Cabilda, Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid (Spain)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Rosario Gomez Osuna
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Granite Rock

Se presentan tres inhumaciones infantiles documentadas en el yacimiento Altomedieval de La Cabilda, Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid, en la campaña de excavaciones del año 2017. Tienen la peculiaridad de localizarse asociadas a una estructura no funeraria, habitacional y de carácter auxiliar. El yacimiento de La Cabilda es un asentamiento aldeano rural situado en el pie de la Sierra de Guadarrama, con cronologías del siglo VII d.C. Cuenta con 23 estructuras de habitación y productivas, y con enterramientos dispersos en sepulturas excavadas en roca granítica, de tipo ovalado, en las proximidades de los edificios. Para la interpretación de las tumbas infantiles aparecidas y del espacio funerario elegido, se realiza un análisis de datos conocidos sobre este tipo singular de enterramientos y se incluyen ejemplos de inhumaciones infantiles de similar cronología de los yacimientos Altomedievales de la Sierra de Guadarrama.Results of the study of three infant burials located in the Early Middle Ages archaeological site of La Cabilda, Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid (Spain), as found during the excavation campaign of 2017. The burials have the peculiarity of being linked to an auxiliar dwelling structure, not associated with funerary purposes.The La Cabilda archaeological site, in Hoyo de Manzanares, corresponds to a farming settlement dated in the 7th century CE and located at the hem of Madrid’s Guadarrama Mountain Range. The site is comprised of 23 farming and housing building structures with additional scattered burials, oval-shaped and excavated in granite rock, located in the vicinity of the buildings.In order to interpret the infant burials and their associated funerary area, we perform an analysis of known data on this type of sepultures, including examples of other, similarly dated, infant burials found in Early Middle Ages archaeological sites in the Guadarrama Mountain Range.

scholarly journals Multitemporal–Multispectral UAS Surveys for Archaeological Research: The Case Study of San Vincenzo Al Volturno (Molise, Italy)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 2719
Author(s):  
Nicodemo Abate ◽  
Alessia Frisetti ◽  
Federico Marazzi ◽  
Nicola Masini ◽  
Rosa Lasaponara
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Medieval Art ◽  
Archaeological Data ◽  
History Of ◽  
Close Range ◽  
Low Altitude

Unmanned aerial vehicles are currently the most used solution for cultural heritage in the field of close range and low altitude acquisitions. This work shows data acquired by multitemporal and multispectral aerial surveys in the archaeological site of San Vincenzo al Volturno (Molise, Italy). The site is one of the most important medieval archaeological sites in the world. It is a monastic settlement that was particularly rich during the early Middle Ages, and is famous for its two full-frescoed crypts which represent a milestone in the history of medieval art. Thanks to the use of multispectral aerial photography at different times of the year, an area not accessible to archaeological excavation has been investigated. To avoid redundancy of information and reduce the number of data to be analysed, a method based on spectral and radiometric enhancement techniques combined with a selective principal component analysis was used for the identification of useful information. The combination of already published archaeological data and new remote sensing discoveries, has allowed to better define the situation of the abbey during the building phases of the 8th/9th century and 11th century, confirming and adding new data to the assumptions made by archaeologists.

PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF SECURITY WORKS AT MGK-2/6-3 SITE IN 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 283-287
Author(s):  
SAIBERT V. ◽  
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Grushin S. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Altai Region ◽  
Animal Bones

The article is devoted to the results of studies of the Maly Gonbinsky Cordon-2/6 complex, located in the Talmenskiy district of the Altai Region in 2019. At the previously recorded destroyed area of the archaeological site, rescue operations were carried out and an excavation was laid at the 48 sq. m. Excavations have investigated two objects - a dwelling and the end of the ditch with a structure above it. The dwelling discovered during the excavations most likely represented a structure deepened into the ground, the structure above the ditch had a sub-square shape in the center of which a trapezoidal ditch was fixed in section. In the course of the work, a ceramic complex was obtained, represented by round-bottomed vessels with a rim bent outward, and also several fragments of indeterminate animal bones and horse teeth were recorded. Based on the material found, the site can be preliminarily attributed to the 2nd half of the 5th - 6th centuries AD. Culturally, the ceramic complex belongs to the Odintsovo culture. Keywords: ancient settlements, emergency excavations, preservation of sites, early Middle Ages

Bone Remains from Archaeological Sites in the Podravina Area with Traces of Metallurgical Activity

2021 ◽  
pp. 227-232
Author(s):  
Snježana Kužir ◽  
Lucija Bastiančić ◽  
Nikolina Škvorc
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Late Antiquity ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Primary Analysis ◽  
Species Determination ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Animal Remains ◽  
Bone Remains

The studied material includes animal remains from the four archaeological sites in the Podravina region of Croatia. The animal remains originate from sites with traces of metallurgical activity as well as from some settlement features which were also investigated. According to C14 analysis, and comparison with archaeological finds excavated in the vicinity of Torčec, the majority of the finds date from the period of Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. At all four sites, the animal remains were damaged, sporadic findings, which made a complete archaeozoological analysis impossible. A descriptive primary analysis (element representation and taxonomic interpretation) was carried out. At all sites the remains were mainly from domestic mammals. One fragment of a bird bone was also found, but species determination was not possible. Particular attention was paid to the taphonomic effects on the bones.

scholarly journals Evolución de un sector costero durante la Alta Edad Media en el NW de la Península Ibérica

2015 ◽  
pp. 27-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeca Tallón-Armada ◽  
Manuela Costa-Casais ◽  
Teresa Taboada Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Iberian Peninsula ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Salt Marshes ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Roman Period ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Ría De Vigo ◽  
Rosalia De Castro ◽  
Península Ibérica

En el presente trabajo se estudia la evolución de un tramo costero de la Ría de Vigo (NW de la península Ibérica) desde época romana hasta el siglo XVII, prestando particular atención a la Alta Edad Media. Desde el punto de vista arqueológico, la importancia del sector radica en la presencia de una salina de época romana, en uso desde los siglos II BC a III-IV AD, y su abandono para dar paso a la instauración de una iglesia y una necrópolis en la Alta Edad Media (a partir de los siglos IV-V AD). Se muestrearon, con alta resolución, tres secuencias edafo-sedimentarias y se analizaron diversas propiedades físico-químicas (pH, granulometría, contenido en C, N, S, P, Fe, As) y la composición mineralógica, con el fin de determinar la naturaleza de las distintas facies presentes, los procesos implicados y las causas asociadas. Los resultados indican modificaciones en la costa entre finales del periodo romano y comienzos de la Alta Edad Media, con unaevolución del medio desde una dinámica costera, con formaciones de marisma-lagoon costero, a una dinámica eólica, con dunas. Dicho cambio es coincidente con el cese de la explotación romana de sal y el inicio del periodo Frío Altomedieval. Estos resultados son similares a los encontrados en otros puntos de la Ría de Vigo. En los tres sectores comparados (Rosalía de Castro, Toralla y Hospital), a la par que se produce la progradación de las formaciones de marisma y duna, el uso antrópico del sector cambia. Aunque la pauta climática presenta un papel importante en la evolución de este sector, los cambios en la línea de costa que se detectan entre ambos periodos culturales pudo estar determinada también por causas socioecómicas. Evolution of a coastal area during the early Middle Ages in the NW of the Iberian Peninsula - This paper focuses on the evolution of a coastal stretch of the Ria de Vigo (NW Iberian Peninsula) during the early Middle Ages, which presents an important archaeological site with a roman salt mine. Salt exploitation in the Roman period ceased around the AD 3rd-5th centuries, and was followed by the establishment of a churcheand a cemetery during the Middle Ages. The properties (pH, grain size, C, N, S, P, Fe and As, and mineralogicalcomposition) of three pedo-sedimentary sequences were analysed in order to identify the different environmental changes that affected this sector. The results suggest signifcant changes occurred in the coast from the late Roman period (AD 3rth-5th centuries) into the early Middle Ages (AD 5th-6th centuries), with an evolution from a marine-continental dynamics, with formation of salt marshes, to a wind dynamics, with dune formations. This change is consistent with the abandonment of the Roman salt exploitation and the beginning of Cold Dark Ages. These results are similar to those found in other areas of the Ría de Vigo. In the three sectors compared (Rosalia de Castro, Toralla and Hospital) land use changed while the progradation of marsh and dune formations occurred. Although climate may have played a major role in the evolution of this sector, the changes in the coastline between the two cultural periods could be also related to socio-economic causes.

scholarly journals Próba interpretacji zjawiska rytualnego składania ofiar z ludzi na Słowiańszczyźnie Zachodniej

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 373-397
Author(s):  
Mikołaj Pokorski
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Cultural Anthropology ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Written Sources

The subject matter of the article concerns on ritual sacrificial practices related to human sacrifices among the Western Slavs, including the Polish lands and the Polabia region. The chronological range covers the early Middle Ages, from the 7th to the 12th centuries. Considerations on this subject include the review of anthropological and philosophical disciplines research including R. Girard studies in this aspect, an analysis of written sources, and above all the analysis of the occurrence of victims and sacrificial sites from an archaeological perspective. The aim of the study was to identify archaeological remains related to sacrificial rituals by presenting the occurrence of victims and sacrificial sites at selected archaeological sites. The study aims to discuss the issues with interpretations of various aspects of the human sacrifices from the early medival Western Slavdom territory sites. The work is interdisciplinary, as it takes into account and integrates the results of archaeological research, knowledge in the field of history, philosophy and cultural anthropology. The article presents the effectiveness of interdisciplinary methods in expanding analytical and interpretative possibilities of archeology regarding the rituals of sacrifice and sacrificial sites.

scholarly journals Shedding Light on the Dark Ages: Sketching Potential Trade Relationships in Early Medieval Romania through Mitochondrial DNA Analysis of Sheep Remains

Diversity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Arina Acatrinei ◽  
Ioana Rusu ◽  
Cristina Mircea ◽  
Cezara Zagrean-Tuza ◽  
Emese Gál ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Near East ◽  
Haplotype Diversity ◽  
Mitochondrial Control Region ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
The Black Sea ◽  
Southeast Europe ◽  
Early Middle Ages

Southeast Europe has played an important role in shaping the genetic diversity of sheep due to its proximity to the Danubian route of transport from the Near East into Europe, as well as its possible role as a post-domestication migration network and long tradition of sheep breeding. The history of Romania and, in particular, the historical province of Dobruja, located on the shore of the Black Sea, has been influenced by its geographical position at the intersection between the great powers of the Near East and mainland Europe, with the Middle Ages being an especially animated time in terms of trade, migration, and conflict. In this study, we analyzed the mitochondrial control region of five sheep originating from the Capidava archaeological site (Dobruja, Southeast Romania), radiocarbon dated to the Early Middle Ages (5th–10th century AD), in order to better understand the genetic diversity of local sheep populations and human practices in relation to this particular livestock species. The analyses illustrate high haplotype diversity in local medieval sheep, as well as possible genetic continuity in the region. A higher tendency for North to South interaction, rather than East to West, is apparent, together with a lack of interaction along the Asian route. Continuous interaction between the First Bulgarian Empire, which occupied Dobruja starting with the 7th century AD, and the Byzantine Empire is indicated. These results might suggest expanding trade in Southeast Romania in the Early Middle Ages.

scholarly journals New archaeological sites in the steppe zone of the Altai Territory

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 101-112
Author(s):  
Yu. T. Mamadakov ◽  
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A. L. Kungurov ◽  
N. A. Konstantinov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Late Antiquity ◽  
Limited Liability ◽  
Steppe Zone ◽  
Gas Pipeline ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Limited Liability Company ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Scientific Center ◽  
Burial Mounds

The article is devoted to the publication of new burial mounds and the discovery of a bone arrowhead. The materials were recorded during the survey by the archaeological detachment of the Limited Liability Company Scientific Center “Heritage of Siberia” of the land plots that are set aside for laying gas pipeline lines. The burial mounds number from one to nine earth mounds. The dating of monuments is determined only pre-Scythian time (Kamensk culture) and the era of the early Middle Ages (Srostkin culture). These materials significantly expand the archaeological cartography of the region. A large-sized bone petiole arrowhead from the Aleysky district dates back to the period of late antiquity (Kulai culture).

EARLY MEDIEVAL IRON PRODUCTS SET FROM THE ZARINSKY DISTRICT, ALTAI REGION

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 303-310
Author(s):  
Tishkin A. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Medieval History ◽  
Early Medieval ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Southern Siberia ◽  
Altai Region ◽  
Metal Detectors ◽  
Partial Destruction

The Zarinsky District in archaeological terms is one of the least studied territory of the Altai Territory. Systematic surveys were rarely carried out there. However, this region is important for the study of ancient and medieval history, as it is located on the border of Western and Southern Siberia. Recently, information about archaeological finds that were obtained using metal detectors has become frequent. The article examines the situation recorded by the competent authorities associated with the partial destruction of a historical and cultural monument of federal significance and the illegal extraction of iron objects from it. The study of the confiscated artifacts was carried out on the basis of an official request from the Directorate of the FSB of Russia in the Altai Territory. Detailed descriptions of artifacts (bit, adze, two arrowheads) are given, which are supplemented by detailed illustrations. It was concluded that the found set belongs to the period of the early Middle Ages and may be associated with the Srostki culture. Keywords: Altai Territory, Zarinsky District, Starodrachenino, archaeological site, earlier Middle Ages, barrow, bit, adze, arrowhead

scholarly journals Buried soils of the middle part Miklashevsky II settlement (Middle Volga region)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-239
Author(s):  
I.N. Spiridonova ◽  
S.P. Lomov
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Iron Age ◽  
Soil Formation ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Middle Part ◽  
Early Iron Age ◽  
Buried Soils ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Middle Volga Region ◽  
Natural Development

Maklasheevsky II settlement is a complex archaeological site, which includes settlements of the early Iron Age and the early Middle Ages, separated by more than six hundred years of natural development and transformation of anthropogenic structures. Maklasheevsky II ancient settlement is a remnant of a terrace 10 m high above the reservoir level and the defensive structures (3.0 m high) of the Early Iron Age and the early Middle Ages preserved on it. By origin, this object is a natural and anthropogenic geosystem. During the period of natural development of the middle part of the Maklasheevsky II settlement, soil formation prevailed on relatively flat surfaces and the formation of underdeveloped soils – sod-carbonate, subsequently buried by deluvium. In buried soils, an improvement in structure and water resistance is noticeable, up to a good estimate, in comparison with overlapping deluvium. In addition, there was an increase in the carbon content of humus by almost 1.5 times, the actual acidity decreased to neutral, the hydrolytic acidity increased, compared with overlapping deluvium.

scholarly journals Poliorcética, morfología edilicia y técnicas constructivas en el Tossal de la Vila, un recinto fortificado de época emiral en el extremo septentrional del Šarq al-Andalus

X ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Negre ◽  
Ferran Falomir ◽  
Marta Pérez-Polo ◽  
Gustau Aguilella
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Late Antiquity ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Early Middle Ages ◽  
Mountain Ranges ◽  
Construction Techniques ◽  
First Results ◽  
The Subject

Poliorcetics, architectural morphology and construction techniques at Tossal de la Vila, a fortified enclosure from the Emirate period in the northernmost end of Šarq al-AndalusThis work focuses on the first results from the systematic excavation of the Tossal de la Vila (Serra d’en Galceran, Castelló) archaeological site. This is, a hillfort build during the Emirate of al-Andalus in the intersection between the territories of Tortosa, Valencia and the Iberian System mountain ranges. Our case study is framed within the historiographic discussion on the subject of rocky and castellated settlements in this area set forth thirty years ago by André Bazzana. A debate that was largely enriched by several works pending the last years on the subject of hilly occupations between Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages. In that direction, we analyse here the architectural questions that have been raised by the recent archaeological works at the site. Specifically, we will try to systematise the different defensive solutions adopted on the design of the fort, as well as the diverse construction techniques used along the fortbuilding process.

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