Search Results - "experimental archaeology"

The establishment of an Experimental Archaeology Laboratory at the University of Bologna has created the opportunity to offer students new training methods and to take on scientific research dedicated to the analysis and comprehension of ancient technologies. The Laboratory is based on the particip...

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In zooarchaeological research, animal bone fractures can result from various processes including slaughtering, dismemberment, marrow/grease extraction, craft processing, carnivore gnawing/trampling, sediment compression, bioturbation, and recovery bias. These fractures are further influenced by bone...

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Based on the dimensions of the small Xanten catapult, this study reconstructs a full-scale model to validate its manufacturing techniques and evaluate its effectiveness. The process underscores the role of experimental archaeology: the activity facilitates a dynamic sequence of queries, guides the i...

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A significant number of studies have been devoted to analyzing cut mark variability depending on the type of tool used to make them, its angle, the raw material, the size of the animal, and the type of bone. However, little is currently known about the relationship between the shape and size of cut...

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This paper scrutinises the iconography of patterned textiles in Bronze Age Greece as a potential source of technical knowledge of the patterning and weaving techniques. The variety of patterns on costumes depicted in Xeste 3, Akrotiri, Thera is a case study, examined in close relation to the textil...

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