In this paper we present the results of the researches on the spatial distribution of artifacts a... more In this paper we present the results of the researches on the spatial distribution of artifacts around LBK houses from Malopolska (southern Poland) settlement.
Spatial distribution of ceramic, flints, stones and archaeobotanical remains, variable intensity and destruction level of artifacts are important premise to discuss the patterns of space use and deposition of waste. We assume that most of the artifacts are waste from the houses where they were found. In that case determine of “dirty” and “clean” space may indicate the special zones of activity.
We focus on differences in spatial distribution of ceramic and non-ceramic remains around individual houses and repeatability of the activity zones localization in the settlement context.
In the Editorial for the Special Issue What is New in the Neolithic? dedicated to Lech Czerniak i... more In the Editorial for the Special Issue What is New in the Neolithic? dedicated to Lech Czerniak in honour of his 70th birthday, we outline the articles in this collection.
Research into the development of LBK villages rarely focuses on those features that can be interp... more Research into the development of LBK villages rarely focuses on those features that can be interpreted as sunken-floored buildings. The aim of this article is to draw attention to the presence of this type of feature and to analyse its significance in the context of village development based on several examples of LBK sites excavated in Małopolska (Lesser Poland). We believe that in many instances analysing the locations of sunken-floored buildings and their diversity in terms of their potential functions can lead to the identification of domestic/kitchen zones that centered around these features. Their location in the vicinity of longhouses, traces of fire, and the presence of pottery sherds and grain remains may indicate that sunkenfloored buildings served as an important additional ancillary space for the residents of longhouses and constituted part of the farmstead.
De Gruyter Topical Issue: Uncovering Historical Routes for Sustainable Mobility: Methods, Tools and Case Studies
Open Archaeology invites manuscripts for the Special Issue on Uncovering Historical Routes for Su... more Open Archaeology invites manuscripts for the Special Issue on Uncovering Historical Routes for Sustainable Mobility: Methods, Tools and Case Studies Mobility is one of the key aspects of 21st century's globalization. It may sound inappropriate to use the latter word when referring to past civilizations, however, it is indisputable that in past societies as well several groups of people were constantly on the move (merchants, pilgrims, craftsmen, soldiers). Because of their relevance to the understanding and explanation of many aspects of human behavior in the past, mobility studies are central to archaeological research. In addition, they gain increasing importance in view of the contemporary challenges posed by our society's ever-increasing mobility. Mobility must be supported by roads, routes, paths, tracks. In this sense we thus believe that the study of the routes is both the study of the past and of the living present. This consideration represents the core concept of this topical issue, whose goal is mainly to explore mobility through the routes that served as its backbone. In this topical issue we especially wish to invite contributions that consider three main topics. The first topic focuses on mobility as a network of connected routes, also in relation to the spreading of goods, ideas, military conquest and domination. The second topic considers the materiality of routes, how they were built and what does remain in the archaeological record. The third topic concentrates on the recovering of ancient routes in relation to contemporary mobility and how it can help the sustainable development of a given territory for both tourism and inclusive societies. The focus of the topical issue is mainly methodological and theoretical and it is thus open to any chronological period.
In this paper we present the results of the researches on the spatial distribution of artifacts a... more In this paper we present the results of the researches on the spatial distribution of artifacts around LBK houses from Malopolska (southern Poland) settlement.
Spatial distribution of ceramic, flints, stones and archaeobotanical remains, variable intensity and destruction level of artifacts are important premise to discuss the patterns of space use and deposition of waste. We assume that most of the artifacts are waste from the houses where they were found. In that case determine of “dirty” and “clean” space may indicate the special zones of activity.
We focus on differences in spatial distribution of ceramic and non-ceramic remains around individual houses and repeatability of the activity zones localization in the settlement context.
In the Editorial for the Special Issue What is New in the Neolithic? dedicated to Lech Czerniak i... more In the Editorial for the Special Issue What is New in the Neolithic? dedicated to Lech Czerniak in honour of his 70th birthday, we outline the articles in this collection.
Research into the development of LBK villages rarely focuses on those features that can be interp... more Research into the development of LBK villages rarely focuses on those features that can be interpreted as sunken-floored buildings. The aim of this article is to draw attention to the presence of this type of feature and to analyse its significance in the context of village development based on several examples of LBK sites excavated in Małopolska (Lesser Poland). We believe that in many instances analysing the locations of sunken-floored buildings and their diversity in terms of their potential functions can lead to the identification of domestic/kitchen zones that centered around these features. Their location in the vicinity of longhouses, traces of fire, and the presence of pottery sherds and grain remains may indicate that sunkenfloored buildings served as an important additional ancillary space for the residents of longhouses and constituted part of the farmstead.
De Gruyter Topical Issue: Uncovering Historical Routes for Sustainable Mobility: Methods, Tools and Case Studies
Open Archaeology invites manuscripts for the Special Issue on Uncovering Historical Routes for Su... more Open Archaeology invites manuscripts for the Special Issue on Uncovering Historical Routes for Sustainable Mobility: Methods, Tools and Case Studies Mobility is one of the key aspects of 21st century's globalization. It may sound inappropriate to use the latter word when referring to past civilizations, however, it is indisputable that in past societies as well several groups of people were constantly on the move (merchants, pilgrims, craftsmen, soldiers). Because of their relevance to the understanding and explanation of many aspects of human behavior in the past, mobility studies are central to archaeological research. In addition, they gain increasing importance in view of the contemporary challenges posed by our society's ever-increasing mobility. Mobility must be supported by roads, routes, paths, tracks. In this sense we thus believe that the study of the routes is both the study of the past and of the living present. This consideration represents the core concept of this topical issue, whose goal is mainly to explore mobility through the routes that served as its backbone. In this topical issue we especially wish to invite contributions that consider three main topics. The first topic focuses on mobility as a network of connected routes, also in relation to the spreading of goods, ideas, military conquest and domination. The second topic considers the materiality of routes, how they were built and what does remain in the archaeological record. The third topic concentrates on the recovering of ancient routes in relation to contemporary mobility and how it can help the sustainable development of a given territory for both tourism and inclusive societies. The focus of the topical issue is mainly methodological and theoretical and it is thus open to any chronological period.
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Spatial distribution of ceramic, flints, stones and archaeobotanical remains, variable intensity and destruction level of artifacts are important premise to discuss the patterns of space use and deposition of waste. We assume that most of the artifacts are waste from the houses where they were found. In that case determine of “dirty” and “clean” space may indicate the special zones of activity.
We focus on differences in spatial distribution of ceramic and non-ceramic remains around individual houses and repeatability of the activity zones localization in the settlement context.
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Spatial distribution of ceramic, flints, stones and archaeobotanical remains, variable intensity and destruction level of artifacts are important premise to discuss the patterns of space use and deposition of waste. We assume that most of the artifacts are waste from the houses where they were found. In that case determine of “dirty” and “clean” space may indicate the special zones of activity.
We focus on differences in spatial distribution of ceramic and non-ceramic remains around individual houses and repeatability of the activity zones localization in the settlement context.