EDITORIAL The 4th International Conference on Preserving Archaeological Remains In Situ (PARIS4): 23-26 May 2011, the National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen

2017 ◽  
pp. 5-10
Keyword(s):  
National Museum ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
International Conference

scholarly journals Dating the End of the Neolithic in an Eastern Sahara Oasis: Modeling Absolute Chronology

Radiocarbon ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 305-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Wuttmann ◽  
François Briois ◽  
Béatrix Midant-Reynes ◽  
Tiphaine Dachy
Keyword(s):  
Bayesian Modeling ◽  
Liquid Scintillation ◽  
Nile Valley ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
Middle Holocene ◽  
Cultural Complex ◽  
Scintillation Method ◽  
First Time ◽  
Ostrich Eggshell

The Neolithic site KS043, excavated by the Institut français d'archéologie orientale (IFAO), is situated in the southern basin of the Kharga Oasis (Egypt). It is one of the very few stratified prehistoric sites of the eastern Sahara. The archaeological remains were found near artesian springs that provided water for pastoralists during the dry Middle Holocene. In situ settlement features provided well-preserved material (charcoal, ashy sediment, ostrich eggshell) sufficient to perform radiocarbon dating in the IFAO laboratory in Cairo by the conventional liquid scintillation method. In 2 cases, ostrich eggshell and charcoal within the same in situ context gave significantly different results of, respectively, ∼600 and ∼1200 yr younger dates for the ostrich eggshells. The strong discrepancy is here highlighted for the first time and we suggest that it may be linked with postdepositional phenomena in the vicinity of the artesian springs. A thorough review of 14C dates available for the Holocene in eastern Sahara shows that ostrich eggshells have been widely used. They seem slightly more prone to be discarded than other material but were never the object of a particular study in this context. Bayesian modeling shows that the Neolithic occupation at site KS043 spans a range from 5000 to 3950 cal BC (and concentrated around 4600–4350 cal BC). Characteristic flint tools and pottery relate this occupation to the end of the Neolithic and show links with the Tasian culture, confirming the timing of the presence of this cultural complex in the desert before its appearance in the Nile Valley.

scholarly journals Lessons from Star Carr on the vulnerability of organic archaeological remains to environmental change

2016 ◽  
Vol 113 (46) ◽  
pp. 12957-12962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsty High ◽  
Nicky Milner ◽  
Ian Panter ◽  
Beatrice Demarchi ◽  
Kirsty E. H. Penkman
Keyword(s):  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
Rapid Loss ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Archaeological Material ◽  
Exceptional Preservation ◽  
Environmental Materials ◽  
The Last Glacial ◽  
Organic Remains

Examples of wetland deposits can be found across the globe and are known for preserving organic archaeological and environmental remains that are vitally important to our understanding of past human–environment interactions. The Mesolithic site of Star Carr (Yorkshire, United Kingdom) represents one of the most influential archives of human response to the changing climate at the end of the last glacial in Northern Europe. A hallmark of the site since its discovery in 1948 has been the exceptional preservation of its organic remains. Disturbingly, recent excavations have suggested that the geochemistry of the site is no longer conducive to such remarkable survival of organic archaeological and environmental materials. Microcosm (laboratory-based) burial experiments have been undertaken, alongside analysis of artifacts excavated from the site, to assess the effect of these geochemical changes on the remaining archaeological material. By applying a suite of macroscopic and molecular analyses, we demonstrate that the geochemical changes at Star Carr are contributing to the inexorable and rapid loss of valuable archaeological and paleoenvironmental information. Our findings have global implications for other wetland sites, particularly archaeological sites preserved in situ.

scholarly journals CANOSSA CASTLE: THE IMPORTANCE OF A CRITIC AND AWARE PLAN OF INTERVENTIONS FOR CONSERVATION AND PREVENTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia Ferrari ◽  
Marco Catellani ◽  
Elena Zanazzi
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Reggio Emilia ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
Current State ◽  
Intervention Plan ◽  
Henry Iv ◽  
Emilia Romagna Region ◽  
Investiture Controversy

Fortified architecture is a widespread and peculiar typology in Italy as it represents an identifying element for communities and a reference point in the landscape. An imposing system of castles, dating back to the 11th century, characterises the area of Reggio Emilia, in the Emilia Romagna Region. Among these fortifications, Canossa Castle is an important and distinctive fortress. Built on the top of an isolated cliff, a particularly strategic and defensive point, it played a central role in the medieval European history. For instance, it was the scene of the well-known reconciliation between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, which ended the Investiture Controversy in 1077. The current state of ruins of  this fortress is due to both centuries of neglect and to recent incongruent interventions. Therefore, archival research, in-situ inspections and photogrammetric techniques were carried out on the case study of Canossa Castle, in order to analyse the numerous restoration yards that have followed one another on the fortress in the last century. Firstly, the lack of coordination between the different interventions emerged. Furthermore, it has been observed that the principles of restoration have been disregarded several times, with consequent damage to the archaeological remains. Therefore, the present study aims to underline the importance of a critical and aware intervention plan for the conservation and damage prevention of cultural heritage, considering the possible support of HBIM tools.

scholarly journals Brodolomi kod rta Uljeva blizu Ližnjana

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luka Bekić
Keyword(s):  
Underwater Archaeology ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
Archaeological Investigation ◽  
Southeastern Coast ◽  
Southern Side

Supported by the Municipality of Ližnjan, the International Center for Underwater Archaeology launched in 2012 the underwater archaeological investigation of three shipwrecks at Cape Uljeva on Istria's southeastern coast. Cape Uljeva closes the spacious Kuje Cove on its southern side. While most of the cargo from ancient shipwrecks has been pillaged in time, numerous fragments can still be found in situ, enabling the research and reconstruction of the shipwrecks. The investigation started with mapping the crevices and hollows on the rocky seabed containing archaeological remains in order to document the distribution of the finds. For the time being, the first shipwreck (Uljeva A) is dated to the 1st century BC and the second one (Uljeva B), perhaps to the 4th century AD. 

scholarly journals ConVRgence (VRIC) Virtual Reality International Conference Proceedings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Richir
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Conference Proceedings ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Hybrid Format ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Scientific Director

This document presents the proceedings of the VRIC - ConVRgence conference held on July 7-9, 2021. The conference was organized again this year in a particular context, that of the COVID-19 health crisis, and the usual dates were shifted from March to July to allow for a hybrid format both in-situ in Laval, and in the Laval Virtual World. We hope that next year will be back to normal, both in terms of organization and volume of submissions. We would like to thank the authors who submitted their research works, as well as the reviewers for their contributions. Simon Richir, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Scientific Director of Laval VirtualOlivier Christmann, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Co-chairGeoffrey Gorisse, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Co-chair.

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