Fernández-Götz, M.; Nimura, C.; Stockhammer, P. and Cartwright, R. (eds.) (forthcoming, 2022): Rethinking Migrations in Late Prehistoric Eurasia. Proceedings of the British Academy. Oxford University Press, Oxford., 2023
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This paper discusses the tension between hard-science-driven and anthropology-driven approaches to human migration in Late Prehistory, especially focussing on the 3rd millennium BC. In order to understand the relevant issues at the core of these tensions, we discuss recent researches addressing prehistoric migrations based on aDNA data and confront them with research that adopt an anthropological and social approach as well as with research that deal with present migrations by adopting an archaeological approach. Migration models based on genomic research provoked heated debate among archaeologists. In the conclusions we propose possible ways to go further in research on past migrations and avoid entrenchments and circular arguments.
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This paper discusses the tension between hard-science-driven and anthropology-driven approaches to human migration in Late Prehistory, especially focussing on the 3rd millennium BC. In order to understand the relevant issues at the core of these tensions, we discuss recent researches addressing prehistoric migrations based on aDNA data and confront them with research that adopt an anthropological and social approach as well as with research that deal with present migrations by adopting an archaeological approach. Migration models based on genomic research provoked heated debate among archaeologists. In the conclusions we propose possible ways to go further in research on past migrations and avoid entrenchments and circular arguments.
in Iran, Germany, Great Britain, France, and Switzerland.
comprised of bowls with a rim diameter between 11.5 to 16 cm. These seem to show continuity in the practices which were carried out in the former mine. Both the shapes, as well as the surface color, and painted decorations such as herring bone patterns and ratites (flightless birds) may indicate a main period of use between the late Achaemenid and the Arsacid period.
The article discusses the relation to a sphere beyond the human community, allowing us to interpret the place as a sanctuary. In this context, one can discuss its social relevance, i.e. for individuals as a pilgrimage site, and for a network of settlements
as a factor for stabilizing social relationships between the groups living in the different settlements."
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The contributions are organized in three chapters. The first chapter „Taking a Closer Look…“ brings together in-depth studies of prehistoric communities and object analyses. which offer a plethora of different approaches to the past. The second chapter„… While Keeping the Big Picture“ offers contributions of larger scale, in time and geographically, of migrations, prehistoric economies, conflicts within communities and societies, as well as wars between different groups. The closing chapter „Questioning the Discipline“ frames methodological questions, scrutinizes current discourses in archaeologies and the specificities and problems ranging from decolonization to the role of women in archaeological disciplines. The chapters are interlocked with personal anecdotes and essays, chronicling the authors’ experiences they shared with Susan at different times in her career.
A big “Thank You!” from 63 authors in 46 contributions to Susan Pollock for collaborating in joint projects and her manifold support which shaped them into self-determined scholars.
This paper discusses the tension between hard-science-driven and anthropology-driven approaches to human migration in Late Prehistory, especially focussing on the 3rd millennium BC. In order to understand the relevant issues at the core of these tensions, we discuss recent researches addressing prehistoric migrations based on aDNA data and confront them with research that adopt an anthropological and social approach as well as with research that deal with present migrations by adopting an archaeological approach. Migration models based on genomic research provoked heated debate among archaeologists. In the conclusions we propose possible ways to go further in research on past migrations and avoid entrenchments and circular arguments.
in Iran, Germany, Great Britain, France, and Switzerland.
comprised of bowls with a rim diameter between 11.5 to 16 cm. These seem to show continuity in the practices which were carried out in the former mine. Both the shapes, as well as the surface color, and painted decorations such as herring bone patterns and ratites (flightless birds) may indicate a main period of use between the late Achaemenid and the Arsacid period.
The article discusses the relation to a sphere beyond the human community, allowing us to interpret the place as a sanctuary. In this context, one can discuss its social relevance, i.e. for individuals as a pilgrimage site, and for a network of settlements
as a factor for stabilizing social relationships between the groups living in the different settlements."
For the full PDF, please follow the DOI.
Full data: http://dx.doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/4Y5CG
The contributions are organized in three chapters. The first chapter „Taking a Closer Look…“ brings together in-depth studies of prehistoric communities and object analyses. which offer a plethora of different approaches to the past. The second chapter„… While Keeping the Big Picture“ offers contributions of larger scale, in time and geographically, of migrations, prehistoric economies, conflicts within communities and societies, as well as wars between different groups. The closing chapter „Questioning the Discipline“ frames methodological questions, scrutinizes current discourses in archaeologies and the specificities and problems ranging from decolonization to the role of women in archaeological disciplines. The chapters are interlocked with personal anecdotes and essays, chronicling the authors’ experiences they shared with Susan at different times in her career.
A big “Thank You!” from 63 authors in 46 contributions to Susan Pollock for collaborating in joint projects and her manifold support which shaped them into self-determined scholars.
- In which way do we collaborate with local experts and local communities?
- How do we handle cultural and political differences?
- How do we organize sampling and publication?
- How do we communicate our research to the public?
I am going to give an overview on these topics based on my personal experiences in the “International Chehrābād Saltmummy & Saltmine Exploration Project”.
Literature:
Editorial Collective, 2012. Beyond Affirmation: Perspectives for critical archaeologies. Forum Kritische Archäologie, 1, pp.167-183 (English pp.184-196).
Gnecco, C. and Lippert, D. (eds.), 2016. Ethics and Archaeological Praxis. Heidelberg: Springer International Publishing.
Trigger, B., 2008. A History of Archaeological Thought. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Schon der assyrische Herrscher Assurbanipal ließ Mitte des ersten Jahrtausends vor unserer Zeit auf der Suche nach alten Objekten und Texten den Boden umgraben. Aber auch heute noch spielt das Graben nach Schätzen, vor allem in kriegs- und krisengeschüttelten Ländern, als Einnahmequelle für arme Bevölkerungsteile eine maßgebliche Rolle.
Zwar kann man in der Schatzgräberei den Ursprung der wissenschaftlichen Archäologie sehen, doch wie sehr unterscheiden sich die beiden heute? Welchen Wert haben Dinge, die wir unter der Erde und unter Wasser finden? Warum ist der einzelne Fund so viel weniger wert ohne den ihn umgebenden Kontext? Und welche wissenschaftlichen, gesellschaftspolitischen und ethischen Probleme sind mit Objekten aus unkontrollierten Ausgrabungen verknüpft?
The main aim of the presentation is to give a preliminary report on a case study carried out on several grinding stones from different Late Bronze Age sites in Trentino-South Tyrol, including objects from settlements as well as for ore processing sites. It provides a first glimpse into the question to which degree grinding stones associated with food-processing and ore processing resemble each other and in which points they differ, from morphometry to macroscopic use-wear traces.
Event Date: Nov. 28, 2014
Event Date: July 04, 2013
Event Date: Oct. 12, 2012
"In der Vergangenheit waren die Arbeiten vieler Forscher_innen zur Bronze- und Eisenzeit des iranischen Hochlands durch Vorannahmen bezüglich der Ethnie und Herkunft der von ihnen untersuchten Gruppen geprägt. Diese lassen sich auf tradierte Erklärungsmuster zurückführen, in denen teilweise noch die Auseinandersetzungen des „Ex oriente lux“ versus „Ex septentrione lux“ Streits nachwirkten.
Die Verknüpfung sprachwissenschaftlicher Rekonstruktionen mit physisch-anthropologischen Methoden und die Sichtbarmachung von „Völkern“ auf der Basis bestimmter Keramiken ist maßgeblich einer der Gründe für Probleme der heutigen Eisenzeitforschung auf dem iranischen Hochland. Auch wirken sie bis heute in den Identitätsmythen in der iranischen Gesellschaft nach.
Im Vortrag werde ich die genannten Punkte anhand einiger Forscher_innenbiografien nachverfolgen, und die Nachwirkung ihrer Arbeiten in der Gegenwart umreißen."
Researchers face many challenges in understanding the specific tasks and uses of stone tools in mining and processing contexts. In response, use-wear and residue analysis have been developed as methods for macro- and microscopically studying the surfaces of stone tools to identify wear patterns caused by their use and production as well as post-depositional surface transformations. By using traceological analyses, and controlled experiments researchers can infer the types of activities the tools were used for, the types of minerals exploited, and the conditions under which they were used, reused, recycled and finally disposed of.
This symposium aims to provide a platform to discuss the crucial role of stone tools, specifi cally groundstone tools like hammers, grindstones, and handstones found in mining and processing sites as well as contexts in settlements associated with these sites. These tools were used to extract and process various minerals including salt, ochre, hematite, copper and iron ores, fl int, quartz, and other mineral resources. It seeks to bring together doctoral and post-doctoral researchers and established experts, to share their experiences in techno-functional analysis, experimental archaeology, and ethnography. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the role of stone tools in mining and mineral processing across diff erent periods and regions from the Palaeolithic to the more recent periods.
The meeting will take place over three days on the 17th, 18th, and 19th of June 2022 and will be hosted exclusively online, with the hope that it will make it more accessible and inclusive for participants.
Please check out https://westasiainthecenter.hcommons.org/ for further information.