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Archaeology
Lu Wang, Jianjun Mei, Kunlong Chen, Ruilin Mao, Yaopeng Qian, Hui Wang, Yan Xie
Summary: The Mogou site in Gansu has uncovered over 300 bronze artifacts from the Qijia culture, including new forms such as bracelets, neck ornaments, and earrings. Analyzing 146 of these artifacts, the study found that a high percentage of small ornaments were made of tin bronze and underwent hot forging and cold working, while tools were primarily made of copper and tin-bronze by casting. The study also revealed the coexistence of leaded tin bronze and arsenical bronze during the late Qijia culture period.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
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Archaeology
[Anonymous]
Summary: The Henan Provincial Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology, in collaboration with the Nanyang Municipal Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology, conducted excavations at the Huangshan site in Nanyang City from May 2018 to January 2022. The excavation uncovered various structures and artifacts from different cultural periods, including a dock, a canal, houses, tombs, and stone/jade workshops. This significant discovery sheds light on Neolithic jade production sites in the Central Plains and middle Yangtze River region.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
[Anonymous]
Summary: The Anyang Team of Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences conducted five excavations at the Huanbei Shang City and discovered a bronze foundry site. This discovery is of great value for studying the layout of the city, bronze casting technology, and technological transmission.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Peng Wang
Summary: Based on typology, burial context, and accompanying assemblages, this study shows that crescent-shaped objects in southern Siberia and the surrounding areas were religious representations once suspended from sacred attire. They likely originated in the Baikal region during the first half of the third millennium BCE, and began to influence regions of northern China towards the end of the third or the beginning of the second millennium BCE.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Tianyi Wang
Summary: In the pre-Qin times, large courtyard complexes can be categorized into two systems: the Xitu type in northwest China and the Central Plains type. The former is characterized by rammed earth construction and was prevalent in the Loess Plateau, while the latter was known for wattle-and-daub technology and widely spread in the Central Plains and surrounding regions. Archaeological discoveries at Lushanmao indicate that Xitu-type courtyard complexes were used as early as the late Longshan period and lasted for nearly two thousand years. Both systems may have originated in the late Yangshao period. The Xitu type shows influence from South China, whereas the Central Plains type was formed as a result of changes in climate, environment, and resources. Courtyard complexes underwent significant shifts during the early and late Western Zhou, reflecting major changes in political strategies employed by the Zhou people to uphold their cultural traditions.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
[Anonymous]
Summary: Since May 2022, six newly-discovered sacrificial pits have been excavated at the Sanxingdui site, revealing 13,000 cataloged artifacts, with over 3000 of them intact. Based on these discoveries and previous excavations, it is proposed that pits K5 and K6 were used for sacrificial activities, while other pits served as burial pits for ritual objects. The excavations detailed in this article hold great significance in understanding the sacrificial activities, sacrificial systems of the ancient Shu state, and the shifting settlement patterns at the Sanxingdui site.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Antony Firth
Summary: The project aims to recognize and elaborate on the significance of the airship R.38/ZR-2, highlighting its importance in the development of airships and airplanes. The project also emphasizes the importance of the crash site as a heritage asset, suggesting that remnants of the airship may still be present.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Jinqiong Tang, Yile Wang, Jianshi Zhang
Summary: The discovery of the Warring States tomb M1 at Guozishan in Jiangxi is a groundbreaking achievement in Eastern Zhou archaeology, offering insights into diverse cultural attributes, local history, political landscape, and cultural changes during the period.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Zhexuan Zheng, Yue Feng, Peiyang Tan, Youping Wang, Jianing He
Summary: The excavation at the Piluo site, located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, revealed seven continuously deposited cultural strata. These strata contained numerous lithics, including hand axes, and remnants of Paleolithic Age cultural activities. The findings provide valuable data for investigating early human evolution in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the distribution, origin, and development of East Asian hand axes.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Peter E. Siegel, Zachary J. M. Beier, Kalaan Nibonrix Kaiman
Summary: White Marl, the largest and most complex pre-colonial site in Jamaica, is at increasing risk due to highway improvements. This site is of great importance to various stakeholders, including local residents, descendant communities, archaeologists, and heritage managers. The article explores the historical and cultural context of White Marl, as well as the current perceptions of the site by the community. It emphasizes the significance of the site not only to the archaeological community, but also to the local community and Indigenous descendants.
PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Penghui Li, Lixin Wang
Summary: The Houtaomuga Phase I culture is the earliest Neolithic remains found in Northeast China, filling a gap in early pottery distribution. The pottery decorations and manufacturing techniques are unique, showing similarities with pottery remains in Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Guechi Imen, Gherraz Halima, Korichi Ayoub, Alkama Djamel
Summary: This research uses archaeological predictive modeling to predict the locations of historical sites in the Saoura region of the Sahara Desert. By analyzing six geo-environmental factors and modeling based on data from 58 historical sites, the study finds that soil fertility is the most important factor in predicting historical site locations and validates the effectiveness of the MaxEnt model. The findings of this study have practical implications for the protection of archaeological sites.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Barbara Mazza, Ana Maria Silva
Summary: The analysis of entheseal changes requires knowledge of the biological profile of the sample. This study analyzed bone elements from Late Mesolithic and Late Neolithic/Chalcolithic archaeological sites in Portugal. The results showed higher entheseal changes in individuals older than 40, with little effect from body size. Biomechanical properties of the bones were positively correlated with some entheseal features, and there was an increase in entheseal changes during the Neolithic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Dengxiao Lang, Maurits W. Ertsen
Summary: This article presents an agent-based model to study the expansion of irrigation farming systems in early Southern Mesopotamia. The model explores the decision-making processes of farms and their farmlands, as well as collective decision-making for irrigation system management. The results show that human decision-making plays a crucial role in influencing the influence and benefits of farms and the overall irrigation system. The Gini coefficient effectively captures the level of inequality in yields among farms based on water availability. The model provides a suitable base for further research on the evolutionary dynamics of irrigation systems in Southern Mesopotamia.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Akash Srinivas, Vivek Singh
Summary: This study re-investigates the historical collections from the Mahadeo Piparia site, employing typo-technological and chaine operatoire approaches, to update our understanding of this classic techno-complex and provide a foundation for ongoing research.
Retraction
Archaeology
Ingrid Ward, Piers Larcombe, Peter J. Ross, Chris Fandry
GEOARCHAEOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Ian Gilligan
Summary: The advent of farming and food production sustained a massive expansion of human populations, facilitated socioeconomic and technological developments, and transformed the world's land surface. The idea that farming could support a rapidly growing population is questioned, as hunting and gathering offered more security and flexibility. The textile hypothesis suggests that the demand for woven cloth in response to climate changes tipped the balance in favor of farming.
ARCHAEOLOGIES-JOURNAL OF THE WORLD ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONGRESS
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
David M. Kennedy, Bruno David, Joanna Freslov, Ashleigh J. Rogers, Russell Mullett, Jessie Birkett-Rees, Olivia Bowman, Patrick Faulkner
Summary: This article discusses the importance of protecting coastal archaeological sites, emphasizing the need to understand geomorphological context, assess erosion risks, and establish effective management plans.
AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Angela Bellia
Summary: This article analyzes recent studies on aural architecture, particularly the intersection of sacred space, rituals, and sound. The studies have found that sacred buildings not only define sacred places but also provide venues for music, dance, and other sonic events. The article investigates how ancient people reacted to ritual and musical developments through modifying or constructing buildings, as well as explores the influence of specific sonic features on the soundscape of sacred spaces. Additionally, the article discusses the role of digital technologies and virtual acoustics in understanding the architecture-sound nexus.
Article
Archaeology
Miquel angel Salva Cantarellas
Summary: The accessibility of archaeological sites has become a growing concern, particularly in terms of inclusion for people with disabilities. The Heritage Site Accessibility Tool (HSAT) was used to assess the accessibility of several Mediterranean sites, revealing both problems and opportunities for improvement.
ARCHAEOLOGIES-JOURNAL OF THE WORLD ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONGRESS
(2023)
