scholarly journals Vvedenskaya church in the Orel region - the tomb of the general V. N. Lavrov (1838–1877) (based on archaeological excavations)

2020 ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Eugene V. Morozov
Keyword(s):  
Archaeological Work ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

The author tells about two summer seasons of archaeological work on the clarification and searching for the location of the remains of the Vvedenskaya Church basement, where the general Vasily Lavrov, the hero of the Russian-Turkish War of 1877–1878, was buried.

scholarly journals Próba wskazania chrześcijańskiej przestrzeni przeznaczonej do sprawowania liturgii w przedkonstantyńskim Rzymie : (pierwsze dwa wieki chrześcijańskiej obecnośći)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarosław Superson
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
Archaeological Excavations ◽  
Written Sources

An attempt to indicate the Christian space intended for celebration of liturgy in pre-constantinian Rome (first two centuries of presence) In this study, the author, analyzing relevant written sources and using the fruits of archaeological work, explained how the followers of Jesus Christ settled in or near Rome, during the first two centuries of their presence, managed the space for the needs of their faith before they were given the Basilica of Constantine on Lateran. Written sources and archaeological excavations do not provide information about the equipment of the halls used for liturgy, or domi ecclesiae or their location in Urbe. Also underground cemeteries – the catacombs, built by Christians, do not provide us any information about the use of these facilities for the weekly liturgical assembly.

Habeas Corpus: Contested Ownership of Casualties of the Great War

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Brown
Keyword(s):  
Human Remains ◽  
Special Interest Groups ◽  
Great War ◽  
Habeas Corpus ◽  
The People ◽  
Conflict Zone ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
No Man's Land ◽  
The Great War ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

There are still tens of thousands of missing soldiers from the Great War, 1914–18. The nature of the conflict—particularly on the Western Front where the front lines moved very little for long periods, and where men disappeared into the mud of no-man’s-land between the lines of trenches, or were buried on the battlefield, only to have their graves destroyed by artillery fire, or lost as the front line moved—means that all the conflicting nations have significant numbers of missing combatants. Each year, agriculture, development, and archaeological work undertaken in the conflict zone uncover remains of fallen soldiers. These remains are regarded in a different way to other human remains, particularly those found on more traditional archaeological excavations, such as Roman sites, and are subject to different and sometimes contesting claims of ownership. Some of these claims are based in law, others originate in biological or fictive kin affiliations, whether familial, martial, or locational, national, or even archaeological. It may even come from membership of special interest groups that study and/or memorialize the conflict, or from ownership of the ground on which bodies were found. These ties and claims may be conflicting and/or complementary. As a result, an archaeologist who encounters and recovers such remains will find themselves engaged in a complex legal, social, and political landscape in which they are unable to adopt an objective position regarding both the people whom they study and the numerous interests and agents with whom they must engage. Where human remains occur on traditional archaeological excavations in Europe, the remains are unlikely to be the subject of controversy or contestation, although there have been recent moves by neo-pagans to make treatment of human remains an issue in Britain (CoBDO 2010). The situation is much less clear as regards the remains of fallen soldiers from the Great War; their discovery raises questions of ownership, both actual and perceived and the key question is: ‘To whom does the body belong?’ The Great War, 1914–18, was one of appalling loss. The British Empire alone lost 956,703 uniformed personnel (War Office 1922: 237).

scholarly journals Authority and How to Attain It: Pausanias, Description of Greece and Archaeological Excavations at Olympia

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir V. Mihajlović
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Reading ◽  
Founding Fathers ◽  
Classical Archaeology ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
The One ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Temple ◽  
Of Greece ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

One of the key products of archaeological work, the clear disciplinary distinction separating it from amateur curiosity or lucrative treasure hunt, is the text. Not only it stands at the end of almost every archaeological endeavour, text in its various forms often presents the source of fieldwork: archaeological excavations are preceded by (repeated) reading of previously written landscape, either represented through old travelogues, or through recent reports from archaeological surveys. In short, fieldwork and text are dialectically linked: fieldwork practice and texts mutually intertwine, confirm and (re)shape one another. Therefore, along with “founding fathers” of the discipline, some texts may also posses authority – achieved over time, confirmed, or lost. Opposed to the authors and works of the classical canon, Pausanias and his Description of Greece were not of noble origins, that would secure the position of indisputable authority in the field of classical archaeology. Therefore the reputation of the author and his work was built – through confirmations and refutations – in the very landscape of Greece, primarily through archaeological fieldwork. During the 19th century  Description of Greece served as a kind of travel guide for researchers to the long-abandoned sites and grand archaeological discoveries, such as Schliemann in Mycenae. The Erechteion in Athens is today known by the name given to the temple by Pausanias. His authority, built in the field of classical archaeology, spread out of the domain of the discipline: on the grounds of the data from the Description of Greece and the esteem of its author, the administration of the new independent Greek kingdom started changing the Slovene, Albanian, Turkish or Italian toponyms in its territory. The excavations at Olympia – the case-study presented here, speak most eloquently about the mutual intertwining of archaeology and Description of Greece. On the one side, the years-long excavations, enabled by the decades-long diplomatic struggle for the licence, deepened the understanding of the work of Pausanias, but on the other side, the fieldwork practice has also changed, as well as the epistemological foundations of classical archaeology. The aim of this paper is to point once more to the inseparable ties linking practical and interpretive aspects, i.e. fieldwork and study in archaeology.

scholarly journals Bulgarian Development-Led Archaeology in the Public Eye. Reception, Reactions, Possible Solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyudmil Vagalinski ◽  
Milena Raycheva
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Media Policy ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Past ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Archaeological Excavations

Can the public see the benefit of archaeology without an awareness of what archaeology does? The authors consider this question while exploring the evolution of Bulgarian society's view on development-led archaeological excavations over the past 30 years, by drawing on specific examples. Media coverage of rescue archaeological work in Bulgaria is usually done in a dull, non-systematic manner. Local archaeologists are neither trained for nor seem to fully grasp the necessity of active two-way communication with the public, particularly in the course of fieldwork. Moreover, project investors often impose restrictions on publicity, not realising that their business is losing out from such a secretive media policy. Nevertheless, some successful media projects have been carried out by a number of Bulgarian archaeologists in recent years and have significantly contributed towards society's increased knowledge and appreciation of archaeological work. The authors propose particular steps in order to accelerate and enhance this positive trend to keep the public informed and aware of the potential benefits of archaeology.

A Neolithic Structure and Bronze Age Activity at West Flank Road, Drumchapel, Glasgow

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-128
Author(s):  
Gavin Macgregor ◽  
Irene Cullen ◽  
Diane Alldritt ◽  
Michael Donnelly ◽  
Jennifer Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Research Division ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
Age Features ◽  
The Bronze Age

Summary A programme of archaeological work was undertaken by Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD) at West Flank Road, Drumchapel, in close proximity to the site of the prehistoric cemetery of Knappers. This paper considers the results of excavation of a range of negative features, including earlier Neolithic and Bronze Age pits and postholes. The earlier Neolithic features date to c. 3500–3000 BC and are interpreted as the partial remains of a subrectangular structure. The Bronze Age features may relate to ceremonial activities in the wider area. The significance of these remains is considered in relation to the site of Knappers and wider traditions during the fourth to second millennia BC.

Imperialism, Power, and Identity

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Mattingly
Keyword(s):  
Roman Empire ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Postcolonial Studies ◽  
Sexual Relations ◽  
Roman Imperialism ◽  
Roman Society ◽  
Classical Studies ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
Nuanced Understanding

Despite what history has taught us about imperialism's destructive effects on colonial societies, many classicists continue to emphasize disproportionately the civilizing and assimilative nature of the Roman Empire and to hold a generally favorable view of Rome's impact on its subject peoples. This book boldly challenges this view using insights from postcolonial studies of modern empires to offer a more nuanced understanding of Roman imperialism. Rejecting outdated notions about Romanization, the book focuses instead on the concept of identity to reveal a Roman society made up of far-flung populations whose experience of empire varied enormously. It examines the nature of power in Rome and the means by which the Roman state exploited the natural, mercantile, and human resources within its frontiers. The book draws on the author's own archaeological work in Britain, Jordan, and North Africa and covers a broad range of topics, including sexual relations and violence; census-taking and taxation; mining and pollution; land and labor; and art and iconography. The book shows how the lives of those under Rome's dominion were challenged, enhanced, or destroyed by the empire's power, and in doing so he redefines the meaning and significance of Rome in today's debates about globalization, power, and empire. This book advances a new agenda for classical studies, one that views Roman rule from the perspective of the ruled and not just the rulers. A new preface reflects on some of the reactions prompted by the initial publication of the book.

Labraunda 2012–2013. A preliminary report on the work at the sanctuary

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 23-59
Author(s):  
Lars Karlsson ◽  
Jesper Blid Kullberg ◽  
Baptiste Vergnaud ◽  
Agneta Freccero ◽  
Fredrik Tobin
Keyword(s):  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
Conservation Projects ◽  
The Temple

This article is divided into two parts. In the first part, preliminary reports on the archaeological work conducted at the sanctuary during the years 2012 and 2013 is presented, and in the second part, two conservation projects are discussed. The first part includes a description of the excavations at the Split Rock by Lars Karlsson, an account of the excavations on the slope of the Monumental Tomb, a description of the work at the Akropolis Fortress gate by Baptiste Vergnaud, and a synopsis of the work at the M-Building. The second part starts with a report on the preparations for the stabilization of Andron A and continues with an account of the last two years of marble conservation by Agneta Freccero. The final report on the Exedra of Demetrios on the Temple Terrace will be presented separately in the Appendix by Fredrik Tobin. A new drawing by Jesper Blid Kullberg, presenting a restored view of the sanctuary at the beginning of the 4th century AD, is also published here.

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