scholarly journals Archaeological Excavations along the Wall of the Outer City (Sverdlov street) in Pskov, 2017-2018

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-52
Author(s):  
М. И. Кулакова ◽  
М. А. Васильев ◽  
Р. Г. Подгорная
Keyword(s):  
Summer Season ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Archaeological Excavation ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
Archaeological Excavations ◽  
Stone Structures

С осени 2017 г. и до конца летнего сезона 2018 г. на ул. Свердлова в г. Пскове проводились археологические исследования, которые предваряли замену или строительство новых участков инженерных коммуникаций на ул. Свердлова и прилегающих улицах: Музейный, Комсомольский, Комисаровский переулки, ул. Спегальского. Общая площадь исследований - 2911 кв. м (с учетом участков археологического наблюдения), в том числе площадь археологических раскопок - 1772 кв. м. Археологические работы на протяженном участке позволили сделать ряд выводов об этапах освоения и застройки участка современной ул. Свердлова. К этапам освоения можно отнести и раскрытые в двух раскопах участки средневековых монастырских некрополей. На раскопах у крепостной стены Окольного города на отдельных участках исследованы каменные конструкции фундаментов XV-XVI вв. и на одном участке - остатки первоначальной деревянной стены XV в. From the autumn of 2017 until the end of the summer season of 2018, archaeological research in Sverdlov Street in Pskov, which preceded the replacement or construction of new sections of engineering communications in Sverdlov and the adjacent Spegalsky street and lanes: Museiny, Komsomolsky and Komisarovsky was carried out. The total area under study is 2911 sq. m (including archaeological observation sites). The area of archaeological excavation is 1772 sq. m. The archaeological research of the extended site allowed us to study and draw a number of conclusions about the stages of development and building of the part of the modern Sverdlov street. The sites of medieval monastic necropolises uncovered in two excavations can also be attributed to the stages of the street development. During the excavations at the parts of the fortress wall of the Outer city stone structures of the foundations of the 15 - 16centuries and in one part of the area the remains of the original wooden wall of the 15century were studied.

A Medieval Burial from Graham Street, Leith, Edinburgh

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-169
Author(s):  
Paul R. J. Duffy ◽  
Olivia Lelong
Keyword(s):  
Contextual Information ◽  
Human Remains ◽  
Housing Development ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Archaeological Excavation ◽  
Radiocarbon Dates ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Research Division ◽  
The North ◽  
The Individual

Summary An archaeological excavation was carried out at Graham Street, Leith, Edinburgh by Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD) as part of the Historic Scotland Human Remains Call-off Contract following the discovery of human remains during machine excavation of a foundation trench for a new housing development. Excavation demonstrated that the burial was that of a young adult male who had been interred in a supine position with his head orientated towards the north. Radiocarbon dates obtained from a right tibia suggest the individual died between the 15th and 17th centuries AD. Little contextual information exists in documentary or cartographic sources to supplement this scant physical evidence. Accordingly, it is difficult to further refine the context of burial, although a possible link with a historically attested siege or a plague cannot be discounted.

scholarly journals J.T.A.H. Special Publication #3 Appendix to Cover Art, The Journal of Texas Archeology and History Volume 4 (2017/2018): A Visual Guide to the Archaic Points Found at the Gault Site (41BL323) with Clovis Points for Comparison; including Projectile Point Fact Sheets

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Williams
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Western Hemisphere ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Projectile Point ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Projectile Points ◽  
Central Texas ◽  
Cover Art ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

Archaeological excavations at the Gault Archaeological Site (41BL323) have revealed an almost complete stratigraphic record of the prehistoric occupation of Central Texas (Collins 2002, 2004). Furthermore, ages obtained from Area 15 of the site confirms good stratigraphic agreement between the diagnostic artifacts, cultural horizons, and stratigraphic units (Rodrigues, et al. 2016; Williams, et al. 2018). This includes some of the earliest evidence for a projectile point technology in North America (Williams, et al. 2018). Like many areas in Central Texas, the combination of water, raw materials, and its position along the Balcones Escarpment provided abundant resources essential to survival. The Gault Archaeological Site has a long history. The site takes its name from a previous landowner, Henry Gault, and the first scientific excavations were conducted there in 1929 under the supervision of J. E. Pearce. In 1990, David Olmstead reported a unique find; an Alibates Clovis point sandwiched between two limestone plaques with engraved geometric designs. This led to a site visit by Dr. Tom Hester and Dr. Michael Collins. This finding was followed in 1997 by the discovery of an extremely fragile mandible of a juvenile mammoth by the Lindsey family. These discoveries prompted the recent archaeological excavations at the site, which began in 1999 and lasted until 2002. As many archaeologists will attest, the most interesting findings came at the very end of the 2002 field season, when archaeologist Sam Gardner exposed cultural material stratigraphically below Clovis in a small test unit. This led to negotiations between Michael Collins and the Lindsey family that resulted in the purchase of the property by Dr. Collins and its donation to the Archaeological Conservancy. Between 2007-2014, Area 15 was excavated to expose the cultural materials below. With the cessation of excavations in 2014, research focuses on reporting these findings and how this early archaeological assemblage in Central Texas is redefining the search for the earliest human occupants of the Americas. The front cover of this issue of the Journal of Texas Archeology and History highlights two specific chronological periods in Texas. Firstly, in each corner you will find interactive 3D scans of four Clovis points that have been recovered from the site (Seldon et al. 2018). In between these, you will find and array of Archaic projectile points that have been recovered from the various excavations conducted between 1999-2002 and 2007-2014. This includes Early Archaic points such as the Hoxie and Martindale; Middle Archaic points including, Kinney and Nolan; and Late Archaic points including Pedernales, Marshall, and Bulverde. Clovis artifacts including, projectile points, blade cores, and diagnostic debitage have been recovered from a total of 9 excavation areas. We will expand on these covers in the future to cover specific research projects currently being undertaken by the Gault School of Archaeological Research staff. The Gault School of Archaeological Research is a non-profit, 501(C)3 charitable organization dedicated to innovative, interdisciplinary research archaeology and education focusing on the earliest peoples in the western hemisphere and their cultural antecedents. The reader is encouraged to “click” around on the various cover images comprising the front and back cover border artwork to find and explore the additional rich content hidden there. Click here to open or download an informative “Appendix to the Cover Art containing this article, descriptive attribute data and a larger image of all projectile points shown on the front and back covers.

scholarly journals New Public Excavations

2021 ◽  
pp. 135-148
Author(s):  
Virginia Mannering ◽  
Tom Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Archaeological Excavation ◽  
Architectural Discourse ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
New Public ◽  
Physical Forces ◽  
The City ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

The paper draws on recent salvage archaeological excavations in Melbourne, Australia that prompt questions on architectural concerns of ‘site’ in contemporary architectural discourse. For design practitioners, site is usually communicated in direct and straightforward ways, with some practical understanding of the physical forces that form the current site, but little of influencing political or cultural elements. This is particularly problematic in settler-colonial cities such as Melbourne which are built out of complex and contested environments. The urban archaeological excavation is therefore seen as a metaphorical ‘autopsy,’ a brief moment of pause when the site’s history and composition can be publicly examined and challenged. Crucially, the act exposes the significant and potent presence of ground and dirt as actants in the city. This paper examines archaeological and architectural texts and practices to explore the added meaning that a refocusing on dirt and ground as material and medium can add to the architectural reading and interpretation of site in the settler‑colonial city.

scholarly journals The Discovery of the Mithras Statue of Tarquinia

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 9-23
Author(s):  
Maria Gabriella Scapaticci
Keyword(s):  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Archaeological Excavation ◽  
Scientific Result ◽  
Ancient City ◽  
New Finding ◽  
Place Of Origin ◽  
The Law

Summary In 2014 the discovery of a Mithras' statue at Tarquinia occurred. This was due to the Comando Tutela Patrimonio Culturale dell'Arma dei Carabinieri, which informed the Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici dell'Etruria Meridionale about clandestine activities in May 2014 on the poggio della Civita – where the ancient city of Tarquinia stood – in a zone close to the Etruscan temple of the Ara della Regina (fig. 1). As soon as possible, the Soprintendenza carried out an archaeological excavation, focusing the effort on the need to find evidence for the place of origin of the magnificent sculptural group (fig. 2), which represents Mithras Tauroctonus. This sculpture was recovered by the Carabinieri after investigation by the police, directed by the Procura della Repubblica of the law court of Rome. Archaeological research since then has led to the discovery of another marble part of the same sculpture (fig. 3), i.e., the dog leaning on the knee of the bull and perfectly dovetailing with the Mithraic Tauroctony. The discovery of another fragment pertaining to the same sculpture is an irrefutable proof that the Mithras' statue came from the domus of the Civita of Tarquinia, which represents an important and new scientific result. The only other sculptural group depicting Mithras in Southern Etruria was one previously found in Vulci, discovered in 1975 after a clandestine excavation close to the domus del Criptoportico. This new finding proves the spread of this cult in Tarquinia, as well, and the style of the new sculpture suggests a chronological priority of the Tarquinian Mithraeum in respect to that in Vulci.

scholarly journals Trends and Varieties in Late Caddo and Historic Caddo Fine Ware Pottery Types in the Upper Neches River Basin

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy K. Perttula
Keyword(s):  
Data Base ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Research Laboratory ◽  
Detailed Examination ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
East Texas ◽  
History Of ◽  
Neches River ◽  
Private Collections ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

One of the goals of recent archaeological research investigations in the upper Neches River valley in East Texas is to better understand the temporal and stylistic character of the post-A.D. 1400/1450 Frankston and Allen phase Caddo ceramic assemblages found in this area. From this will hopefully arise a better understanding of the settlement history of Caddo peoples living here. This research has involved a detailed examination of 278 vessels from burials on seven sites in the collections at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL), 31 vessels from burials at 41AN38, and a review of other vessel data (n=321 vessels) from several other sites and diverse collections, both at TARL, in private collections, and in archaeological excavations. In total, I have compiled a data base of 630 vessels from 35 different sites in Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson, and Smith counties, Texas.

Roman Pottery Research in Germany

2015 ◽  
pp. 200-218
Author(s):  
Susanne Biegert ◽  
Markus Helfert
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Scientific Study ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

This chapter deals with archaeological research on Roman pottery in Germany. It looks at a number of key archaeological sites and groundbreaking studies, with particular reference to two German provinces. It also considers specific imported finewares such as terracottas and terra sigillata. More specifically, it describes various terra sigillata production centres such as Rheinzabern, Trier, Nürtingen, Waiblingen, Stuttgart-Kräherwald, and Haltern. In addition, the chapter discusses archaeological excavations involving coarsewares at sites such as Hofheim, Niederbieber/Weißenthurm, Alzey, Schwabmünchen, Wimpfen, Frankfurt-Heddernheim, and Heidelberg. Finally, it outlines the development of analyses and evaluation methods for the scientific study of Roman ceramics.

FIRST ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS AND STRATIGRAPHIC EXCAVATIONS IN THE TERRITORY OF THE ZARAFSHAN VALLEY IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE XX CENTURY

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 86-91
Author(s):  
Gulnara K. Farmanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Practical Research ◽  
Archaeological Science ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

The author of the article claims that archaeological research and scientific research were carried out in Central Asia at the beginning of the twentieth century, including in the Zarafshan valley. The article presents material on the directions of development of archaeological science in Uzbekistan on the example of several prominent scientists and specialists who carried out archaeological excavations at the beginning of the twentieth century. It also reveals the origins ofthe formation of archaeological research methodology at the early stages of the formation and development of archeology. The author notes large archaeological expeditions and their achievements during the period under study. However, besides the merits and achievements in scientific theoretical and practical research, errors, lack of personnel, experience, and methods for conducting archaeological excavations and research are shown

Using UAVs to Manage Archaeological Heritage

2020 ◽  
pp. 247-264
Author(s):  
Erin Friedman ◽  
Cory Look ◽  
Matthew Brown
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Structure From Motion ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Aerial Imagery ◽  
Surface Model ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Archaeological Heritage ◽  
Sugar Plantation ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

This chapter explores the use of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) for the use of archaeological investigations and heritage management at the historic sugar plantation of Betty’s Hope, Antigua. While the acquisition of low flying aerial imagery, such as kite photography, has been common practice within archaeological research, recent software innovations coupling photogrammetry and UAV technologies are providing new tools for exploration. Two different approaches for UAV acquisition are explored in this chapter: the first for use within archaeological excavations and the second for use at studying the landscape. Both have particular implications for heritage management, as the use of structure from motion (SfM) methodology coupled with aerial imagery can be used to produce an accurate 3D surface model of the site that is akin to site scanners and LiDAR technology. The important differences and limitations to these technologies are discussed.

Databases for Multiple Archaeological Excavations and Internet Applications

2009 ◽  
pp. 1420-1445
Author(s):  
Athanasios Karamalis
Keyword(s):  
Data Recording ◽  
Archaeological Excavation ◽  
Internet Applications ◽  
Archaeological Data ◽  
Excavation Process ◽  
Long Time ◽  
A Site ◽  
Archaeological Excavations ◽  
The Way

The science of Archaeology has been in existence for a long time and the way an archaeological excavation is conducted hasn’t changed much. However, the way archaeological data is recorded has changed dramatically by the progress of technology and the widespread use of computers. Nowadays, almost any archaeological excavation uses databases to record not only the objects which have been found, but also the various data which come up during the excavation process (Lock, 2003). Many remarkable researches have been conducted by archaeologists who developed standards and methods for recording the data which was produced during an archaeological excavation. Although many excavators use particular standards and methods for data recording, these usually cannot be completely implemented and have to be adapted to the particular requirements of the excavation. The reasons why this is happening are the various differences excavations have; in how archaeologists excavate a site, which data is recorded and how the data is characterized (we will discuss further this topic in the following chapters).

Negotiating Gender and Authority in Northern Syria

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-268
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Archaeological Excavation ◽  
Specific Behavior ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Social Authority ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

AbstractInsights from Pruitt's dual-concern model are applied to explore the negotiation of authority across cultures through gender-specific behavior within the intercultural setting of an American archaeological excavation in northern Syria. The annually recurring temporary communities created by archaeological excavations in the Middle East offer an intriguing site for the analysis of the negotiation of social authority in the workplace. American volunteers, both male and female, participate in archaeological excavations as the immediate supervisors of the local Syrian work crew. These archaeological ``tourists'' generally lack any familiarity with the local language and culture and must rely on their own strategies for managing relations with the Arab work crews. This article examines the daily interactions between the volunteers and workers, focusing specifically on the role of gender in these interactions. Pruitt's model helps to explain why women are generally more successful than men as social actors within this worksite. The rigorous use of the word ``negotiate'' helps in understanding these social interactions more clearly.

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