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𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 - 𝟓𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫". You are more than welcome to join us at the The Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome. Or you can follow the livestream: https://lnkd.in/dyHNEXdr This three-day conference will explore the impact of the Biferno Valley Survey (BVS) on landscape archaeology and historical interpretation, and trace new paths for future research. The BVS set a new standard in interdisciplinary collaboration and in presenting its results across a wide geographic and temporal range. Since then, two new waves of survey projects have pursued new research questions. The more recent projects have engaged with the BVS in different ways: using it as a conceptual or historical baseline, or as a source of legacy data to build upon. Researchers from Molise-based projects, as well as those from comparable regional landscape projects along the Apennine spine, will reflect on the BVS and the current and future challenges. For the full program ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dS6V6fze

This year, our team from the Maritime Archaeology Trust uncovered a pestle-shaped lithic nestled among ancient Mesolithic tree roots at Bouldnor Clif, an 8000 year old submerged site off the Isle of Wight. While most of the finds from Bouldnor Cliff are flint, this tool is made of a rough green stone, which shows signs of grinding on it's thicker end. The pestle’s green hue could be linked to mineral silicization and is seen in other prehistoric tools fashioned from minerals such as serpentine or antigorite. Its gritty surface may have been intentionally selected for effective grinding. This discovery could tie into a broader network of Mesolithic tools found across Europe. A similar pestle-shaped lithic, discovered during a fieldwalking project in Exmoor, shows signs of battering and may have been used as a hammerstone. Comparable grinding tools have also been identified in Norfolk, Ireland, and the Czech Republic, marking potential shared practices or convergent technological development. In Germany, grinding slabs that may have required pestles suggest a tradition of food processing, while dental evidence from the Balkans supports the likelihood that grinding tools were integral to Mesolithic diets. This remarkable find sheds light on Mesolithic tool-making and the networks connecting early communities. Stay tuned as research continues!

A collaborative study by Wuhan University and the National Research Council of Italy, published in Geo-spatial Information Science, highlights the transformative potential of Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology in archaeology and heritage conservation. By employing SAR, researchers can detect buried structures, monitor environmental threats, and assess post-disaster impacts across various sites in Italy, China, and Russia. The study showcases SAR’s advanced capabilities, such as revealing hidden archaeological features and providing crucial insights for protecting cultural heritage from natural and human-induced threats. This research underscores the importance of integrating SAR with traditional methods to enhance the preservation and monitoring of heritage sites. #CulturalHeritage #SatelliteSAR #Archaeology #HeritageConservation #RemoteSensing https://lnkd.in/ea3pBZym

Another exciting session to be hosted by members of AACAI - Just a reminder that AACAI are convening a session for this year's Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) Conference in Cairns (3-6 December 2024) entitled 'Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc. (AACAI) - Shared Heritage in the Consulting World.' Part of the session abstract is as follows: 'This session presents consulting projects that seek to push the boundaries of Cultural Heritage Management practice, recognising that these boundaries are somewhat different between the states and territories. We explore how these changes have worked in placing a greater emphasis on First Nations’ voices and discuss how this shift in focus might affect a broader change in the public perception of Indigenous cultural heritage where traditional scientific approaches have failed to do so.' Submissions for paper abstracts close this Friday, 21st June. You can submit here: https://lnkd.in/gbiFAHF6

*𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣* The call for abstract submission for the 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗠𝗣𝗖𝗔 that will be held in Rouen (France) from 14 to 20 April 2025, has been extended to 𝟯𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. We are happy to announce that 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 benefit from a 15% registration fee discount! 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 via: https://lnkd.in/eueCMTJB Since 1977, the GMPCA (Groupe des Méthodes Pluridisciplinaires Contribuant à l’Archéologie) symposium has brought together French and European researchers from various disciplines who contribute to archaeology through multi- and inter-disciplinarity. 𝟭𝟱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟰 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀: • Water landscapes and socio-environmental dynamics • Gestures of human-resource-object interactions • Innovative tools for characterizing, imaging and dating • The contribution of digital technology to reconstructing remains and landscapes The sessions welcome research carried out within the framework of both preventive and scheduled archaeology. The symposium aims to take stock of advances in techniques applied to archaeology, to exchange views on current archaeometric research and to enable young researchers to present their work. Further information and submission of abstracts on the conference website: https://lnkd.in/eueCMTJB

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AACAI are excited to be convening a session for the upcoming Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) Conference in Cairns (3-6 December 2024) entitled 'Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc. (AACAI) - Shared Heritage in the Consulting World.' Part of the session abstract is as follows: This session presents consulting projects that seek to push the boundaries of Cultural Heritage Management practice, recognising that these boundaries are somewhat different between the states and territories. Common themes, however, include an ever-greater shift towards active rather than passive management of cultural heritage, increasing emphasis of multiple voices in discussions of significance, and a broadening of the legislative context within which cultural heritage is considered. We explore how these changes have worked in placing a greater emphasis on First Nations’ voices and discuss how this shift in focus might affect a broader change in the public perception of Indigenous cultural heritage where traditional scientific approaches have failed to do so. AAA have now put out a call for abstracts and submissions close 21 June 2024. You can submit your abstract here: https://lnkd.in/g39DmB_x We encourage AACAI members to consider submitting an abstract that fits within our session theme.

The process from collecting samples at an archaeological site to analyzing them using advanced instruments is intricate. In this video, we describe the activities conducted in the micromorphology laboratory of the Department of Geosciences at the Università degli Studi di Padova. This laboratory was established using funds from the ERC Consolidator project "Geodap," led by Professor Cristiano Nicosia. #Micromorphology is a crucial discipline in #geoarchaeology, using geological methods to interpret archaeological contexts. Samples of sediment and soil from archaeological sites and natural sequences are transformed into thin sections, which are then examined under a microscope. These thin sections also serve as a record of the layers within an archaeological site or any sedimentary sequence that may not be visible to the naked eye. The next step involves analyzing the components—such as minerals, organic matter, and artefacts related to human activities—using a petrographic microscope, which utilizes transmitted light to reveal detailed information about the stratification. Micromorphology and thin sections allow us to extract maximum information from an archaeological site, minimizing the loss of pieces that constitute our ancestors' lives. Video by Barbara Paknazar

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BC has certainly had its share of intense interactions between wildfires and cultural resources over the years. As awareness increases about the devastation wildfires can have on cultural resources, it’s clear that more work needs to happen to bring the two disciplines of wildfire science and archaeology together. For those who might be interested in this very topic, the School for Advanced Research has scheduled a very cool hybrid event on December 10. Abstract and link below: ABSTRACT Wildfires of uncharacteristic size, severity, and frequency pose a significant risk to cultural resources on public lands. Cultural resources, such as archaeological sites and landscapes, are irreplaceable and non-renewable. They have cultural or religious significance for living peoples and are protected by an extensive body of legislation. Despite the urgency of this situation, significant gaps exist between the fire ecology and archaeological research communities. New scientific approaches are needed to enhance how we contextualize fire’s role in preserving cultural resources for generations to come. Dr. Grant Snitker explores how new approaches to data collection, synthesis, and modeling can amplify our ability to effectively manage and research cultural resources alongside fire ecologists. He focuses on the intersection between archaeological research and fire management in the context of wildfire across the US and provides a blueprint for cooperative and applied research that has implications for agencies and academics alike. https://lnkd.in/ghH746Jp