ANÁLISIS LOCACIONAL DEL YACIMIENTO PALEOLÍTICO DE COVA EIRÓS (TRIACASTELA, LUGO)

In this paper, we deal with the locational analysis of the Cova Eirós site (Triacastela, Lugo), occupied from the Middle Palaeolithic to the present. From GIS and statistics, we intend to approach those environmental factors that define its importance as a place of occupation over time and on a recurring basis. Once we have analysed the variables that characterize the site’s patterns of use, we have verified that Cova Eirós is an important, prominent and strategic point. The place is very close to the potential transit routes and has great visibility. It is also protected and set on a steep slope. Moreover, the site has hunting resources and raw materials sources nearby. So it is a settlement that presents ideal living conditions for hunter-gatherer groups.

Locational Analysis of the Distributions of Fire Extinguisher Stations in Koya With the Use of Geographic Information Systems

The distribution and the competence of firefighting stations in koya town is one of the main problems that this town suffers from, and this led us to conduct an academic study in this respect with the use of Geographic Information Systems. This system illustrates the competence and the services of firefighting stations according to world standard in terms of the times that they take (3-5 minutes) to arrive at the destination according to the distance and the road network, so based on these criteria, the firefighting service can only cover (34%) of the town. It can be deduced that this problem mainly results from misdistribution of firefighting stations and the poor road transportation network. This study, basing on the universal standards, proposes five new firefighting stations in koya in order to be able to cover the whole town and offer a good service in this respect for the present time and for future.

Approaching daily life at Late Palaeolithic camps: The case of Lubrza 10, Western Poland

The aim of this paper is to develop a systematic approach to understanding daily life at Late Palaeolithic camps and identifying its impact on broader site formation processes. Late Palaeolithic contexts are often poorly preserved, especially those found in the sandy sediments of the North European Plain. However, taphonomic obstacles may be overcome through the introduction of spatial statistics into research procedures. We illustrate our approach using a case study of Federmesser and Swiderian campsites at the site of Lubrza 10, Western Poland. The locational analysis of hearths, features that constitute the most important integrative social foci of Palaeolithic camps, provides information on activity areas, seasonality and occupational duration. Additionally, we examine the function of spatially distinct artefact concentrations and their methods of aggregation. The presented research procedure enables us to trace the contribution of individuals to group behaviour, as well as specific individual activities at both camps.

Pertimbangan Pemilihan Lokasi Kompleks Candi Dieng

Abstract, Dieng Plateau is a highland area with an elevation between 2.000-2.100 meters above sea levels and has been used by people since the Hindu Buddhist period to carry out religious rituals. Its location has extreme weather conditions, complicated accessibility, and the threat of eruption from its volcanic mountains. Nevertheless, the conditions do not deter people to build temple compounds in Dieng Plateau. This research conduct to determine the factors underlying the Dieng Plateau as an area to build temple compounds. This research uses locational analysis which emphasizes two aspects are physical landscape and religious conceptual data. Both data are analyzed and synthesized to get factors regarding sacred and profane spaces that have considered in site selection. The results showed that although the Dieng Plateau provides a variety of natural resources that can be used to people’s needs. The physical landscape of the Dieng plateau is an embodiment of the concept of tirtha or the journey from \profane to sacred space. A journey that has the meaning of self-purification to achieve moksha. Elevation of location is a symbol of the axis mundi or intersection between the human world and the world of god. Religious factors seem to be quite dominant in the consideration of choosing the location of the Dieng Temple Complex. Abstrak, Dataran tinggi Dieng merupakan kawasan dataran tinggi dengan elevasi antara 2.000-2100 m.dpl. dan telah digunakan oleh masyarakat sejak masa Hindu Buddha untuk melakukan ritual keagamaan. Kawasan ini memiliki kondisi cuaca ekstrim, aksesbilitas rumit, dan ancaman bencana erupsi dari pegunungan api Dieng. Meskipun demikian, kondisi alam tersebut tidak menghalangi masyarakat untuk mendirikan kompleks bangunan suci di dataran tinggi Dieng. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor–faktor yang melatarbelakangi dipilihnya dataran tinggi Dieng sebagai tempat untuk melakukan ritual keagamaan. pendekatan yang dipakai adalah analisis lokasional yang menekankan pada dua variabel, yaitu lanskap fisik dan konsep keagamaan. Kedua data dari variabel kemudian dianalisis dan disintesiskan untuk mendapat faktor yang dipertimbangkan dalam pemilihan lokasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dataran tinggi Dieng merupakan perwujudan dari konsep lokasi, ruang, dan tempat sakral dalam agama Hindu. Lanskap fisik dataran tinggi Dieng merupakan perwujudan dari konsep tirtha atau perjalanan dari dunia profan menuju dunia sakral. Perjalanan yang memiliki makna penyucian diri untuk mencapai moksha. Lokasinya yang tinggi merupakan lambang dari axis mundi atau persinggungan antara dunia manusia dan dunia kedewataan. Faktor keagamaan nampaknya menjadi faktor yang cukup dominan dalam pertimbangan pemilihan lokasi Kompleks Candi Dieng.

Locational Analysis of Police Stations In Bauchi Metropolis Using GIS Systems

Given the security problem in Nigeria particularly in the North, the need for geospatial analysis of security in Bauchi metropolis in relation to police stations cannot be overemphasized. Apart from the prevalence of security problem in the area current analyses are inadequate, almost non-existent. To tackle this problem, Global Positioning System (GPS) was used to take the coordinates of the police stations in the study area, while the attribute data relating to the number of police personnel in each station were collected using interview and documented data. The data were analysed using simple ratio. Also ArcGIS (Version 10.0) software was used to show the map of the distribution. A nearest neighbourhood analysis has shown that the distribution of stations is random in the area. One and two kilometre buffer zones were generated and the result shows that the old city of Bauchi and the eastern part of the metropolis were fully served while the western and southern parts were underserved. The ratio of population in the area to a police is 898:1 which is far below the United Nation recommended figure of 450:1. The work recommends that there is need for population consideration in citing police stations in the area as well as increasing the work force as means for achieving a holistic security for the metropolis.