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Archaeology
S. Sylaiou, P. Dafiotis, D. Koukopoulos, K. Koukoulis, R. Vital, A. Antoniou, Chr. Fidas
Summary: This manuscript discusses the growing importance of Extended Reality (XR) in art exhibitions. It explores the technologies used, design issues, evaluation metrics, and aims of XR exhibitions. The research focuses on the current types of technologies used, primary design considerations, and methods to enhance user experience. The paper also examines evaluation criteria and the use of virtual humans for increased engagement. Additionally, it thoroughly discusses parameters affecting user experience and offers suggestions for optimizing design and future directions.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Justin J. L. Kimball, Ruben With, Christian Lochsen Rodsrud
Summary: Micro-CT (μCT) has been increasingly used in the cultural heritage sector to understand past cultures and their materials. In the case of the Gjellestad ship from the Viking Age, μCT was used to document and conserve the deteriorated organic and metallic materials. A georeferencing system was developed to retain important stratigraphic and position information, allowing for spatial positioning using 3D GIS. The use of μCT has shown positive impact on the documentation, conservation, and reconstruction of cultural heritage.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Carlo Battini, Umberto Ferretti, Giorgia De Angelis, Roberto Pierdicca, Marina Paolanti, Ramona Quattrini
Summary: This research presents a method for recognizing historical building elements using a deep learning system. By leveraging synthetic point clouds to generate 3D models, the proposed approach achieves high accuracy in the experiments conducted on a newly synthetic dataset.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Jingwen Zhang, Tianlin Ren
Summary: In the era of digital information, metadata and ontology technology have promoted the management and utilization of museum collections. This study focused on ancient Chinese ceramics and proposed solutions for the shortcomings in their information management through metadata analysis and ontology construction. The structure of the ontology was visualized to provide a clearer understanding of ancient Chinese ceramics.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Jacqueline K. Ortoleva
Summary: This article explores the intersection of light and imagery inside Etruscan painted tombs using digital photography and scaled photogrammetric models. By considering visual perception, it reveals how specific types of lighting structured and manipulated the painted tomb experience. The analysis of the Tomba degli Hescanas highlights the importance of sensory percepts in investigating the funerary experience in Etruria.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Esther Trave Allepuz, Montserrat de Rocafiguera Espona, Imma Ollich Castanyer, Albert Pratdesaba Salad, Maria Ocana Subirana
Summary: The archaeological site of L'Esquerda is a historical settlement that went through various periods of change and conflict. Our study found that the consumption patterns of local pottery shifted over time, reflecting the influence of historical events on material culture.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Tao Chen, Bo Wang, Yimin Yang, Bin Han, Hongen Jiang
Summary: This study presents archaeological evidence of early sesame from the Astana Cemetery in Turpan, China, shedding light on the significance of sesame in the economic and social life of the region.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Eliso Kvavadze, Rusudan Chagelishvili, Nana Rezesidze, Brian Gilmour, Tamar Beridze, Nika Tatuashvili, Nino Sulava
Summary: This study investigates the palynological composition and environmental climate changes of the Late Bronze Age in the Lechkhumi area through the analysis of organic residues from archaeological metallurgical sites. The research reveals that chestnut forests dominated the region during that time, along with other thermophilic trees and fern species. The presence of thermophilic algae in the spectra confirms the warmer climate in Lechkhumi compared to the present. Additionally, human exploitation of nearby woodlands is reflected in the spores of bracken fern and fungus found.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Mustafa Kibaroglu, Thomas X. Schuhmacher, Alfredo Mederos, Frank Falkenstein, Juan Manuel Vargas, Regina Mertz-Kraus, Sinem Haciosmanoglu
Summary: This paper discusses the archaeometric analysis of Late Chalcolithic ceramics from Valencina de la Concepcion, revealing the raw material sources, production technologies, and exchange networks of the site. The study emphasizes the significance of Valencina in the Lower Guadalquivir Basin during the Late Chalcolithic period and demonstrates the diversity of clay resources in the Aljarafe region.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Wengcheong Lam, Shengqiang Luo, Linheng Mo, Jianli Chen
Summary: This article focuses on the technological aspects of Han period iron implements in southern Hunan, analyzing the metallographic features and chemical compositions. It also discusses the factors contributing to the regional characteristics observed.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Xueqi Zhou, Xianping Gao, Thilo Rehren, Chengmin Wei, Qiaowei Wei, Jianfeng Cui
Summary: This article introduces the archaeological discovery of glass furnaces and manufacturing workshops from the Jin to Ming Dynasties in Yanshen Town, Zibo city, Shandong province. Through chemical and microstructural analysis, the glass recipe and manufacturing process were determined.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Luc Bordes
Summary: A hemispherical stone found in a ruined barn in France has been identified as a grinding tool for processing pigments. The stone's polished flat surface shows signs of grinding, and microscopic analysis reveals the presence of cinnabar pigment and traces of other materials. The stone also contains plant fibers and iron residues, indicating its use in pigment processing and contact with metal tools.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Gamal Younes, Nick Marriner, David Kaniewski, Hader Sheisha, Zhongyuan Chen, Asem Salama, Gad El-Qady, Christophe Morhange
Summary: This article describes the location and sedimentary environments of the Khufu harbour in Giza, Egypt, and reconstructs its palaeoenvironmental evolution during the Old Kingdom. The research provides insights into the palaeogeography of the area and its impacts on settlement patterns and cultural practices of ancient Egyptians.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Luis Alejandro Fonseca Moro, Jose Luis Perez Pavon
Summary: This study presents the digital documentation of an engraving found at the Siega Verde archaeological site in Salamanca, Spain. The objectives were to reconstruct the rocky outcrop and the decorated surface in three dimensions, obtain a digital tracing of the engraving, and measure the dimensions of the incisions. A methodological approach combining low-cost and macro photogrammetry was employed to achieve these objectives. The results demonstrate the success of this methodology in documenting and disseminating this new Palaeolithic engraving.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Laura Tome, Eneko Iriartec, Antonio Blanco-Gonzalez, Margarita Jambrina-Enriquez, Natalia Eguez, Antonio V. Herrera-Herrera, Carolina Mallola
Summary: This paper presents the outcomes of a microcontextual geoarchaeological study conducted on earthen dwellings from the Early Iron Age village of Cerro de San Vicente. The study employed soil micromorphology, lipid biomarker analysis, XRD, and XRF analyses to investigate various aspects of the dwellings, including construction materials, site formation processes, and daily life practices. The results have shed light on the construction layers, floor use, maintenance, repaving, periods of abandonment and decay, and the presence of lipid biomarkers associated with dwelling functionality. The study significantly contributes to our understanding of ancient construction practices and the utilization of domestic spaces during the Early Iron Age.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Jon Clindaniel, Matthew Magnani
Summary: Large sources of digital trace data have become important in the study of material culture. The authors introduce a computational method to observe digital formation processes and highlight the importance of accounting for these processes in studies utilizing digital trace data.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Julia Becher, Alex Schoeman, Gavin Whitelaw, Stephen Buckley, Jean-Pierre Celliers, Sara Cafisso, Matthias Belser, Maxime Rageot, Cynthianne Spiteri
Summary: This study represents the first application of Organic Residue Analysis (ORA) to southern African early farming pottery to gain a deeper understanding of past human behavior and subsistence patterns. The study found evidence of dairy processing and multi-purpose functionality of the ceramics. It also discovered potential medicinal use and the involvement of dung in pottery sealing and mending.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Rebecca A. G. Reid, Miranda M. E. Jans, Lesley A. Chesson, Rebecca J. Taylor, Gregory E. Berg
Summary: Chemical treatment of skeletal remains can reduce overall DNA quality and quantity but has no significant impact on stable isotope ratio analysis. Examination of treated and untreated human remains through histological and stable isotope analysis reveals that treated remains exhibit better preservation compared to untreated remains. Stable isotope ratio analysis is viable for both treated and untreated remains, regardless of their origin.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Nick Summerton
Summary: In 1770, a gold coin of Emperor Trajan was discovered near the north wall of the churchyard at Aldborough (Isurium Brigantum). This archaeological finding is significant because contemporary records provide a detailed description of the coin and its exact location. Although the coin disappeared from historical records, this note presents historical and numismatic evidence suggesting that the unprovenanced coin in the British Museum - R.7569 - is the lost Aldborough aureus.
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
J. M. McComish
Summary: From September 20th to 22nd, 2021, York Archaeology conducted a watching brief on a sewer repair in Walmgate, York, in response to an Operations Notice from the City of York Council. The earliest observed deposits were from the Anglo-Scandinavian period and included organic materials and a timber structure dating to AD 958-981. The analysis of the organic deposits provided insights into diet, arable economy, local environment, and fuel use in Anglo-Scandinavian York.
YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
