Book Review
Archaeology
Christopher J. Watson
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Ian Roberts, Tom Booth, Debbie Hallam
Summary: In collaboration with the Craven Museum, the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society conducted a project to obtain a radiocarbon date for one of the crouched burials found in Elbolton Cave. The obtained Early Neolithic date range is supported by ongoing aDNA work on human remains from the cave, although no definitive Early Neolithic material associated with the burials was found in the pottery assemblage. Despite the loss of the excavation archives, recent and ongoing research highlights the significant contribution of the cave finds to understanding the chronology of prehistoric cave use in the Yorkshire Dales.
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Debora Moretti, David Williams
Summary: Archaeological excavations and radiocarbon dating provide evidence of a mid-Iron Age settlement with up to seven roundhouses west of Broomfield Farm, Whitby. The settlement was predominantly agricultural, with pottery and evidence of metal working found in the roundhouses. This discovery confirms the presence of prehistoric activity in the area and highlights the similarities to a Late Iron Age settlement discovered in 1999.
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Book Review
Archaeology
Gill Eastabrook
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Book Review
Archaeology
Richard Green
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Sophie Forgan
Summary: This paper re-examines the influence of Cook's environment during his early years in Yorkshire on shaping the man. It challenges the common belief that his family background was humble and reveals the prosperity and entrepreneurial spirit of Whitby, where he trained for a life at sea. The emphasis on professional education and mathematics in Whitby greatly contributed to Cook's respect for technical skills and his perseverance. His upbringing on a farm is evident in his concern for agriculture and animal husbandry during his voyages. Furthermore, the open-mindedness and lack of pretension he showed towards different societies can be attributed to his nine years in the outward-looking environment of Whitby.
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Sarah Brown
Summary: This article examines the involvement of Beatrice, dowager Baroness Roos (d. 1415) in the making of art. It explores her patronage of prominent English artists, her interest in heraldry, and her role in the creation of a major monument in St Paul's Cathedral. The article also reaffirms her status as the donor of the St William window in York Minster and demonstrates her influence on its content and meaning.
JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Marta Cintas-Pena, Rafael Garrido Pena, Ana M. Herrero-Corral, Raul Flores Fernandez, Anna J. Waterman, Marta Diaz-Zorita Bonilla, Pedro Diaz-del-Rio, David W. Peate
Summary: In recent decades, the application of aDNA and strontium isotope analyses on archaeologically recovered human remains has provided new insights into the mobility of past societies. This study investigates the mobility, residence, and kinship patterns in late Prehistoric Iberia through the analysis of strontium data on 44 individuals from the site of Humanejos. The findings reveal that 7 out of 44 individuals buried at Humanejos were non-locals, but no statistically significant differences were found in terms of sex or time period. The discovery of a non-local female with exceptional Beaker grave goods raises questions about the relationship between gender, mobility, and social status in this region and time period.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Jose Maria Martin Civantos, Blas Ramos Rodriguez, Thomas Zakaluk, Antonio Gonzalez Ramon, Sergio Martos-Rosillo
Summary: Historical water management systems have played a significant role in transforming landscapes and creating irrigated areas for over a thousand years. The acequias de careo system, a unique technique for recharging water from thaw, highlights the integrated management of surface water, groundwater, soil, and vegetation, leading to social, economic, and environmental benefits. The abandonment of these systems represents a cultural and environmental loss. This case study demonstrates the success and potential of applying sustainable and resilient solutions based on historical socio-ecological systems and local ecological knowledge and practices in different geographical and cultural contexts.
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Christian A. Tryon, Veronica Waweru
AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
James A. Davenport, Marie-Claude Boileau
Summary: Ychsma, a hierarchical society in Peru, underwent significant changes during the Inca Empire. A study reveals that although cephalomorphic bottles and cara-golletes have similar shapes and appearances, they were formed using completely different methods.
Article
Archaeology
Irini Sifogeorgaki, Hans Huisman, Panagiotis Karkanas, Viola C. Schmid, Gerrit L. Dusseldorp
Summary: This study uses multiproxy geoarchaeological data to reconstruct the depositional and post-depositional history of Umhlatuzana rockshelter. Micromorphological analysis reveals the existence of primary depositional layers and sediments related to combustion activities. Post-depositional geochemical alterations result in the formation of phosphatic minerals. Bioturbation features are observed at the microscale, but do not affect the vertical distribution of artifacts. The presence of horizontal microlayering throughout the site's 70,000-year occupational history is also highlighted.
GEOARCHAEOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
A. M. Pollard, R. Liu
Summary: This article argues that the fundamental assumption in scientific provenance studies of inorganic artefacts is insufficient in providing a methodological basis. The assumption, which emphasizes a geochemical link between raw material and finished object, is necessary but not enough. The article suggests that for highly processed materials like metal, glass, or ceramics, the sequence of human activities during processing is equally important. It also states that successful provenance work requires the existence of sustained and repeatable quality assurance processes during production within a defined resourcescape, making it more relevant to archaeology than the simple search for sources.
OXFORD JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Noe Valtierra, Lloyd A. Courtenay, Jose Yravedra, Lucia Lopez-Polin
Summary: This study characterized the modification level of cut marks using geometric morphometrics, and found that the use of moulds influenced the morphology of cut marks, reducing their variability and making the sample more homogeneous. These modifications do not affect the identification of cut marks, but may have an effect on more specialized studies.
Article
Archaeology
Paola Branduini
Summary: Historic irrigation systems are an important environmental and cultural resource that can address climate change issues. However, traditional irrigation systems like Milan's are facing a crisis and require active protection.
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Giulia Boetto, Klaudia Bartolic Sirotic, Gaetano Bencic, Anton Divic, Alba Ferreira Dominguez, Vincent Dumas, Frederic Guibal, Ida Koncani Uhac, Kato Nees, Christine Oberlin, Pierre Poveda, Marko Uhac
Summary: This article presents the results of recent archaeological research, interdisciplinary study, and preliminary reconstruction of the remains of sewn boat known as Pore 1. It provides valuable new data for defining local shipbuilding traditions in the northern Adriatic region.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Chiara Maria Mauro
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of a common expression in ancient Greek written sources, offering a new definition and exploring the potential impact of developments in naval sieges on its meaning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Jian'en Cao
Summary: This paper archaeologically investigates three representative Eastern Zhou cemeteries in south-central Inner Mongolia and distinguishes two types of tombs, reflecting the integration process of agriculturalists and pastoralists.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Yunhe Li
Summary: This study reevaluates two prevailing theories and argues that both theories misinterpret original materials and present unreliable arguments. It is unconvincing to claim that stirrups originated from either leather toe loops or toe stirrups. The study also highlights the importance of saddle structure in exploring the origin of stirrups.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
[Anonymous]
Summary: Zhengjiahu cemetery, located southeast of the Chuwangcheng site, is an important burial ground that spans the Warring States and Qin-Han periods. The excavation of tombs M274 and M234 at the site has yielded significant artifacts, including a wooden gu-rod with extensive text and painted burial containers. These findings provide valuable insights into the social history, ideology, and artistic practices of the late Warring States period and fill gaps in our knowledge of Qin and Han painting media and genres.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
