The New Swedish Cyprus Expedition 2015. Excavations at Hala Sultan Tekke. Preliminary results

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 33-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter M. Fischer ◽  
Teresa Bürge ◽  
Dominika Kofel
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
Geomagnetic Survey ◽  
New City ◽  
Ground Penetrating ◽  
Large Compound ◽  
The Bronze Age

In 2015 the sixth season of the renewed excavations at the Bronze Age city of Hala Sultan Tekke continued in the compound which was ex­posed in Area 6W in 2013–2014. Further evidence of textile process­ing was found. The results of another ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey in 2014 indicated a new city quarter west of the former. Exca­vations were initiated there in 2015 and parts of the remains of a large compound were exposed. Two occupational phases, Strata 1 and 2, could be determined, both of which were destroyed in a conflagration. Further excavations were carried out in Area A, 550 m to the east of Area 6W and close to the mosque of Hala Sultan Tekke. In 2014 more than 80 circular anomalies were indicated by our geomagnetic survey supported by GPR. Twelve of them were excavated in 2015. Most of them turned out to be backfilled wells of which the fills mainly date from the 13th and 12th centuries BC (Late Cypriot IIC–IIIA). One of the excavated anomalies is interpreted as an offering pit. The preliminary date according to the pottery is roughly the 15th century BC (Late Cypriot IB).

The New Swedish Cyprus Expedition. Excavations at Hala Sultan Tekke (The Söderberg Expedition). Preliminary results

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 50-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Fischer ◽  
Teresa Bürge ◽  
Laerke Recht ◽  
Dominika Kofel ◽  
David Kaniewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
The South ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Gold Jewellery ◽  
Geomagnetic Survey ◽  
Ceramic Vessels ◽  
The Bronze Age ◽  
Stone Structures ◽  
Three Phases

In the seventh season at the Bronze Age city of Hala Sultan Tekke excavations continued in City Quarter 1 (CQ1) where georadar indicated stone structures to the south of the area excavated in 2010–2012. Massive domestic structures, which belong to three phases of occupation (Strata 1–3), were exposed. Both the most recent Stratum 1, and Stratum 2 were destroyed in a conflagration. The three phases are preliminarily dated to the 13th and 12th centuries BC. Excavations were also carried out in Area A, roughly 600 m to the south-east of CQ1. Seven circular anomalies indicated by our geomagnetic survey were excavated. Two were pits of modern date, and three were identified as Late Cypriot wells. Another anomaly turned out to represent a rich Late Cypriot offering pit with figurines and more than 60 ceramic vessels. Amongst the Mycenaean vessels are several “chariot kraters” and a large vessel with the oversized image of a female robed in a splendidly adorned Minoan-style dress. The remaining anomaly probably represents a tomb of a very wealthy family so far containing, inter alia, 80 locally produced and imported vessels, gold jewellery, weapons, scarabs, and seals. The material in the offering pit and the tomb reflects far-reaching intercultural connections in the period from the 16th to the 13th centuries BC.

scholarly journals PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS OF THE NETWORK OF DEFENCE SETTLEMENTS FROM THE BRONZE AGE BETWEEN THE BIEBRZA AND NAREW (NE POLAND)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Żurek ◽  
◽  
Tomasz Kalicki ◽  
Paweł Przepióra ◽  
Marcin Frączek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Geophysical Surveys ◽  
The Bronze Age

scholarly journals Obsidian from the Bronze Age Village of San Vincenzo, Stromboli, Aeolian Islands: A Preliminary Investigation

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Tiziana Levi ◽  
Diego Calliari ◽  
Marta Arzarello ◽  
Valentina Cannavò ◽  
Andrea Di Renzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Aeolian Islands ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Production Areas ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
The Bronze Age

AbstractWe present the preliminary results of the ongoing investigation of the obsidian from the Bronze Age village of San Vincenzo, Stromboli, Aeolian Islands, for the purpose of providing technological and typological characterization, and also provenance of the raw material, the latter with non-destructive p-XRF. Regarding provenance, the source of the raw material is likely to be neighbouring Lipari. It was transported to Stromboli and used mostly in a highly opportunistic manner and for the production of blade(let), non-bladelike tools (mainly scrapers) and micro bladelets. The obsidian distribution around the site shows concentration in both domestic and production areas.

scholarly journals Preliminary results of the ground penetrating radar (GPR) prospection in the area of the prehistoric flint mine Borownia, southeastern Poland

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-132
Author(s):  
Radosław Mieszkowski ◽  
Fabian Welc ◽  
Janusz Budziszewski ◽  
Witold Migal ◽  
Anna Bąkowska
Keyword(s):  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Central Zone ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Depth Range ◽  
Good Resolution ◽  
Underground Structures ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Prehistoric Mining ◽  
Ground Penetrating

Abstract Preliminary results of GPR field prospection carried out in the area of the prehistoric mining field Borownia (Ćmielów, Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski District) are presented. This mining field forms a belt (30-50 m wide and 700 m long), starting from the valley edge of the Kamienna River southeastwards. Southeastern and western parts of the site have preserved the original post-exploitation relief. Geology of the Borownia mining field was examined and acquired radiograms revealed three distinct zones of anomaly concentrations. The central zone (B) is clearly a fragment of the prehistoric mining field, confirmed not only by the GPR sounding but also by archeological surveys. The other two zones have not yet been investigated in detail yet but their surface and archaeological examination may determine only whether their underground structures are natural or have been created by humans. Data obtained during the GPR prospection at the Borownia archaeological site confirmed usefulness of 100, 250 and 500 MHz antennas. The relatively large depth range and good resolution are due to favorable geological conditions.

scholarly journals Ground Penetrating Radar Investigation of Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor), Hunedoara, Romania

Heritage ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1316-1349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Morris ◽  
Julia Cleary ◽  
Andre Gonciar ◽  
Branko Glisic
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Late 19Th Century ◽  
14Th Century ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
Cultural Sites ◽  
The 1950S ◽  
Conservation Projects ◽  
Ground Penetrating

Corvin Castle, located in Hunedoara County (Transylvania), is an important Romanian cultural site. Originally, a fort constructed in the 14th century, it was first converted into a castle by Ioan de Hunedoara in the 15th century, frequently changing owners (with significant construction in the 15th and 17th centuries) until it was abandoned in the mid-19th century. After undergoing various ill-fated reconstruction efforts in the late 19th century, the castle reopened in the 1950s when the Romanian government renewed its interest in cultural sites and undertook a series of sparsely-documented archaeological investigations and conservation projects. Presently, restoration efforts require renewed investigation of Corvin Castle’s construction and history. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a promising tool for investigating the construction phases of heritage structures like Corvin Castle, where invasive methods are inappropriate and extensive historical modification has left incomplete records. In 2017, a comprehensive GPR survey of the castle was conducted. The survey recognizes features mentioned in texts, discovers previously unknown constructions, locates areas of moisture ingress around the courtyard, and identifies the extent and composition of the building foundations. Information gained from these scans, especially combined with printed sources, is an asset in planning restoration efforts and understanding the effects of past modifications.

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