ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS 2015–2016 AT THE ANZHEV COMPLEX OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES: RESCUE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF THE POPULATION OF THE KANSK-RYBINSK BASIN

AbstractThéodore Vacquer (1824–99) was an archaeologist who excavated, directed excavations in and visited all archaeological sites in Paris between the 1840s and his death. In the latter part of his career, he served as assistant curator at what became the Musée Carnavalet, specialising in the Roman and early medieval history of the city. Taking advantage of the reconstruction of the city in the nineteenth century associated with the work of Paris prefect, Baron Haussmann, he was able to locate far more of Roman Paris than had been known before. His findings remained the basis of what was known about the Roman city until a new wave of archaeological excavations after 1950. Vacquer aimed to highlight his discoveries in a magnum opus on the history of Paris from earliest times to ad 1000, but he died with virtually nothing written. His extensive archive still exists, however, and provides the substance for this essay. The essay seeks to rescue Vacquer from the relative obscurity associated with his name. In addition, by setting his life and work in the context of the Haussmannian construction of Paris as the arch-city of modernity it aims to illuminate the history of archaeology, conservation and urban identity in nineteenth-century Paris.

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Geophysical investigations at the Anuru Bay trepang site: A new approach to locating Macassan archaeological sites in Northern Australia

10.31219/osf.io/x5gnb ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jennifer McKinnon ◽

Daryl Wesley ◽

Jason Raupp ◽

Ian Moffat

Keyword(s):

Geophysical Survey ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Northern Australia ◽

New Approach ◽

System P ◽

History Of ◽

Geophysical Investigations ◽

Processing Site ◽

Opening Up ◽

Archaeological Excavations

This paper presents the results of a magnetometer survey and initial archaeological excavations of Macassan and Indigenous features conducted at the Anuru Bay Macassan trepang processing site. The archaeology of this area is complex, containing both material reflecting the Indigenous utilisation of coastal resources and the periodic visits of the Macassan trepangers from Indonesia. Despite a history of archaeological investigations on Macassan period sites (i.e. Clarke 1994; McKnight 1976; Mitchell 1994), geophysical survey has not previously been applied as part of these investigations. While Macassan sites may contain features amenable to conventional archaeological geophysics (such as iron trepang processing pots), additional potential exists for the application of magnetometry to locate features created through burning, as has been applied to Australian Indigenous sites (Bonhomme & Stanley 1985; Fanning et al. 2009; Moffat et al. 2008 & 2010; Stanley & Green 1976; Wallis et al. 2008) and international Indigenous sites (Abbot & Frederick 1990; Batt & Dockrill 1998; Jones & Munson 2005). The results of this study demonstrate that this approach is equally applicable to Macassan sites, opening up a new and potentially fruitful avenue for exploring the archaeology of this trade system.

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Sites of archaeology in Ulvivok and its surroundings in the research of Lviv scientists

Materials and studies on archaeology of Sub-Carpathian and Volhynian area ◽

10.33402/mdapv.2019-23-337-361 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 337-361

Author(s):

Dmytro Pavliv

Keyword(s):

Bronze Age ◽

Iron Age ◽

Archaeological Site ◽

Large River ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Archaeological Heritage ◽

History Of ◽

Almost All ◽

Xix Century ◽

The Village

The old village of Ulvivok, located above the Bug River in Sokal district, Lviv region, is extremely rich with archaeological sites. Relief, favourable for living, fertile soils, large river have contributed to appearing of human settlements on this area since ancient times. This fact is witnessed by finds of numerous archaeological artifacts near Ulvivok and discovery of significant archaeological sites – cemeteries and settlements, which have an interesting history of research since the late XIX century and till nowadays, associated with many famous Lviv scientists. An important role in the preservation and study of local archaeological finds was played by Dzieduszycki Museum. The first references to finds from Ulvivok and the surrounding villages – Horodylovychi, Stargorod, Skomorokhy and Telyazh – are found at the works of local historian B. Sokalski and geologist A. Lomnitcki, published in 1899. J. Nykorovych – the owner of the village and amateur archaeologist contributed noticeably preservation and research of sites during XIX – beginning of XX century. The first extensive exploration in Ulvivok in 1923 was conducted by archaeologist and local historian, guardian of the prehistoric monuments of Lviv district B. Janusz, who discovered a tomb of Globular Amphorae culture and part of the burials of the most famous archaeological sites near Ulvivok – inhumation cemetery from the end of Bronze Age of “Ulvivok-Rovantsi type”. The same cemetery was investigated in 1931 by archaeologist T. Sulimirski, who published the results of excavations. Local archaeological finds were studied by famous Ukrainian archaeologist J. Pasternak, J. Bryk, K. Żurowski, J. Dąmbrowski, I. Sveshnikov, L. Krushelnytska. Nowadays, the exploration work was conducted by N. Wojceschuk, surveys in Ulvivok, Horodylovychi, Stargorod and excavation of Early Iron Age site were carried out by D. Pavliv. At least 14 archaeological sites (8 settlements and 6 cemeteries) and about 100 individual finds have been found on the territory of the village and surrounding area. This territory on the western part of Ukraine is extremely rich with archaeological sites of almost all epochs. It is witnessed by the great historical importance of this region and requires continuation of professional archaeological examinations and protective actions for the preservation of archaeological heritage. Key words: Ulvivok, archaeological site, Lviv scientists, Globular Amphorae culture, burial complex of Ulvivok-Rovantsi type.

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The History of Excavations in the Crimea in 1920-1930's in the Letters to Mykola Ernst

Archaeology ◽

10.15407/arheologia2021.04.110 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 110-121

Author(s):

Olena Popelnytska ◽

Keyword(s):

National Museum ◽

Archaeological Research ◽

Crimean Peninsula ◽

Archaeological Heritage ◽

The Third ◽

The Crimea ◽

History Of ◽

The Subject ◽

Archaeological Excavations ◽

The Crimean Peninsula

The Scientific Archive of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine (NA NMIU) contains three letters dated by 07/15/1930, 09/15/1930 and 11/30/1935, addressed to the famous archaelogist of the Crimea Nikolai Ernst (1889—1956), the authors of which are famous archaeologists Boris Zhukov, Lavrenty Moiseev and Petr Efimenko. These letters contain information about excavations, which in 1920’s — 1930’s were carried out in different regions of the Crimean peninsula and are important sources for studying the history of the Crimean archaeological study. Today N. Ernst’s documents, stored in the archives of Simferopol, Kyiv, St. Petersburg and Moscow, are used by researchers who study the archaeological heritage and life of N. Ernst. However, three letters from the NA NMIU have not become the subject of a separate study yet and have not been introduced into scientific circulation. The addressee of these letters, N. Ernst, in 1920’s, worked in the Crimean department for museums and protection of monuments of art and antiquity, was the secretary of the Taurida Society of History, Archaeology and Ethnography, and in April 1930 he headed this Society. These letters contain information about archaeological research in the Crimea, which is not mentioned in the published article by N. Ernst ‘Chronicle of archaeological excavations and exploration in the Crimea for 10 years (1921—1930)’. The letters of B. Zhukov (1930) and L. Moiseev (1930) are probably the answers to the request of N. Ernst, as the head of the Taurida Society of History, Archaeology and Ethnography, send information about the work of local archaeological expeditions for the preparation of a general report. These letters contain information about excavations of archaeological monuments from different historical eras, which are located in different regions of the Crimea and are an important source on the history of the Crimean archaeology of 1920’s — 1930’s. In the third letter, the author of which is P. Efimenko (1935), talks about the participation of N. Ernst in the meeting of the Commission for the Study of Fossil Man, which took place in Leningrad on 20—25th December 1935. The purpose of this meeting was to prepare the Soviet section of INQUA to participate in September 1936 in the III International Conference of the Association for the Study of the Quaternary. Efimenko recommended N. Ernst to prepare a report on the results of the exploration of the Chokurcha Cave.

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Clay figurine of an owl of the Lower Pritobolye

Genesis исторические исследования ◽

10.25136/2409-868x.2021.12.37014 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 133-146

Author(s):

Natalia Turova

Keyword(s):

Traditional Culture ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Siberian Region ◽

Cultural Affiliation ◽

Long Period ◽

History Of ◽

The Right ◽

Functional Purpose ◽

Archaeological Excavations

The object of this research is the clay figurine of an owl discovered in the course of archaeological excavations in the Yurtobor 9 hillfort on the right bank of the Tobol River. The goal lies in introduction of in the scientific discourse of the new unique sample of small clay plastic, as well as in preliminary determination of the functional purpose of the item. The following tasks were set: morphological and stylistic description of the item; description of the context of discovery of the figurine; establishment of the chronological framework of existence of the item, its cultural affiliation; familiarization with the history of studying the regional clay figurines in the Russian archaeological science; search for analogies in the archaeological sites of Siberia and other territories; assessment of the semantic connotation of the image of an owl in the traditional culture of Ob Ugrians (Khanty and Mansi). To article employs the traditional methods, such as comparative-historical, typological, comparative-typological, formal-stylistic, semantic methods, as well as method of analogies. As a result of the conducted research, the clay figurine of an owl is attributed to the Yudinskaya archaeological culture and dated within the framework of the XI – XII centuries. It is established that it is the only item in Western Siberian region depicting a bird in the technique of small clay plastic. Based on the analysis of ethnographic literature and medieval archaeological finds, it is established that for a long period of time, the image of an owl had positive semantic connotation due to its high sacred status. The author assumes on the use of figurine of an owl in religious rites associated with hearth and home.

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BUKU VISUAL SEBAGAI ENSIKLOPEDIA DAN MEDIA UNTUK PELESTARIAN SEJARAH PENINGGALAN KERAJAAN SINGOSARI

DESKOVI : Art and Design Journal ◽

10.51804/deskovi.v2i2.520 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 99

Author(s):

Lutfi Tri Atmaji ◽

Cahyaning U.C Nursyifani

Keyword(s):

National Identity ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Significant Role ◽

Visual Media ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Historical Legacy ◽

Archaeological Heritage ◽

History Of ◽

The Media ◽

Historical Heritage

Sejarah memiliki peran penting dalam menilai kemajuan peradaban suatu negara. maka penyampaian sejarah dan peninggalan sejarah perlu dilestarikan agar tidak hilang dan dilupakan. Indonesia adalah salah satu negara di Asia yang memiliki sejarah panjang peradaban dengan kerajaan yang pernah berdiri di Indonesia, salah satunya adalah Kerajaan Singosari yang juga merupakan cikal bakal kerajaan Majapahit.Buku Visual Cagar Budaya Purbakala di Kabupaten Malang Mengambil dari fenomena yang ada akan pentingnya pelestarian warisan sejarah suatu bangsa sebagai bagian dari identitas bangsa tersebut. Salah satunya adalah dengan adanya sebuah media informasi dan visual yang menjabarkan secara informatif mengenai warisan cagar budaya purbakala tersebut. Namun media-media penunjang tersebut bukanlah karya anak bangsa sendiri melainkan karya peneliti dan arkeolog luar negeri yang justru jauh lebih tertarik dengan sejarah bangsa ini. Maka berangkat dari fenomena tersebut penulis mencoba menyusun sebuah media informasi mengenai wisata situs purbakala di Kabupaten Malang secara visual dan infromatif. Tujuannya agar warisan sejarah sebagai identitas bangsa tidak hilang dan terlupakan juga sebagai media penyalur informasi situs cagar budaya purbakala terhadap wisatawan,peneliti dan kalangan akademisi. History has a significant role in assessing the progress of a nation's civilization. then the delivery of history and historical heritage needs to be preserved so as not to be lost and forgotten. Indonesia is one of the countries in Asia that has a long history of civilization with kingdom that once stood in Indonesia, one of which is the Singosari Kingdom which is also the forerunner of the Majapahit kingdom.The Visual Book Travel Archaeological Heritage of Singosari Kingdom is taking from the phenomena of the importance of preserving the historical heritage of the nation as part of the national identity. One is the presence of a visual media and information outlining the heritage informative about the ancient cultural heritage. But the media is not supporting the work of the nation itself but rather the work of researchers and archaeologists abroad is far more interested in the history of this nation. So departing from this phenomenon the author tries to compile a media of information about the tourist archaeological sites in Malang Regency visually and informally. The goal for the historical legacy as the nation's identity is not lost and forgotten as well as a medium channeling information to the archaeological sites of cultural heritage tourists, researchers and academics.

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Zhangjipo site excavations’ history (1955-1992)

RUDN Journal of World History ◽

10.22363/2312-8127-2021-13-2-189-210 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 189-210

Author(s):

Maria Vladimirovna Efimenko

Keyword(s):

Social History ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

The Political ◽

Burial Ground ◽

New Materials ◽

Archaeological Materials ◽

History Of ◽

Western Zhou ◽

Archaeological Excavations ◽

Written Sources

The article examines the question of the need to study the history of excavations at archaeological sites of ancient China, in particular at the largest burial ground of the Western Zhou era (1027-771 BC) - Zhangjiapo. Archaeological materials are the closest in time source for the history of the period. They not only confirm and supplement the reports of written sources on the political and social history of the era, but also provide new materials for the analysis of the economy and everyday life of the general population, which is not the object of description in written sources. In the first part, the author reveals the features of the source base of the era and points out a number of restrictions in conducting archaeological excavations and the further publication of their results. Then she proceeds to a brief description of the Zhangjiapo monument and reveals the stages in the history of its excavations, which allows us to answer the question about the reasons for the fragmentary excavations of the monument.

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A New Approach for the Capping Interventions of Architectural Remains in Archaeological Sites

Proceedings Article ◽

10.38027/iccaua2021195n10 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nihan Kocaman Pavlovic ◽

Keyword(s):

Control Plant ◽

Protective Layer ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Protective Structure ◽

New Approach ◽

Archaeological Heritage ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Architectural Structures ◽

Archaeological Excavations

A limited number of archaeological excavations have a budget or a suitable order of site to cover all the remains found on the site by a protective structure. Therefore, the method of protecting architectural finds excavated in archaeological sites with a protective layer is frequently used to control plant formation and to prevent the deterioration caused by climatic conditions. Even though capping is an effective way of preserving architectural structures, these interventions do not always slow the pace of decay. In this research, the main categories of hard and soft capping techniques in archaeological sites, and the preservation questions that these techniques raise, are examined along with their advantages and disadvantages. Following the examination, a new approach is proposed for capping the architectural monuments in order to protect the fragile structure of the unearthed archaeological heritage by minimizing the destructive effects of existing techniques.

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SyPEAH: The WebAPP System for Protection and Education to Archaeological Heritage in the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo

Geosciences ◽

10.3390/geosciences11060246 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 246

Author(s):

Irma Della Giovampaola

Keyword(s):

Central Area ◽

Cultural Property ◽

Dynamic Monitoring ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Archaeological Heritage ◽

Preventive Conservation ◽

Innovative Technologies ◽

Combined Use ◽

Degradation Monitoring ◽

Deterioration Process

Archaeological sites are affected by changes due to a natural deterioration process over time. If not prevented, this may compromise the functionality of the cultural property, and in turn become pathological and result in degradation. Monitoring through innovative technologies paves the way towards an effective planned maintenance activity and therefore preventive conservation. The monitoring project of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo was inspired by the desire to build a system of protection and conservation at the service of sustainable exploitation. Established by Ministerial Decree 12 January 2017 in art. 3, the park is an independent cultural site of the Ministry of Culture. It includes the central area of Rome—the Roman Forum, the Palatine, the Colosseum and the Domus Aurea—and has an extension of about 77 hectares, of which about 32 are buildings. With these objectives, the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo has launched a static and dynamic monitoring project consisting of six fundamental levels of activities. The project involves the creation of a multi-parameter system of permanent control of the entire archaeological area, with the associated indicators of the level of risk, for which it is necessary the combined use of innovative technologies.

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

Remote Sensing ◽

10.3390/rs13142719 ◽

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.

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