Pub Date : 2024-09-25DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104769
Effimia Angeli
Human expression uses conceptual metaphors in various forms and modalities, one of which is material culture. Although conceptual or cognitive metaphors have been recognized in cognitive linguistics, abstractions on nature and structure can function as a tool for metaphorical reconstructions through and/or from archaeological evidence that derives from early communities. This paper initiates a discussion of the figurative meanings in Middle Neolithic red-painted pottery from Central Greece using a case study, the Middle Neolithic red-painted pottery from Halai. Even though a particular context is undoubtedly the foundational factor of archaeological interpretation, human cognition emerges from universal processes that are the same in all humans. Pottery, a material culture product, can express metaphorical meanings of knowledge and bodily experience, while the repetition of characteristic patterns in a particular region can demonstrate social identities and stylistic boundaries.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104748
Douglas R. Stenton , Stephen Fratpietro , Robert W. Park
Arctic Canada’s King William Island and Adelaide Peninsula have preserved the unidentified skeletal remains of many of the 105 sailors who perished while trying to escape the Arctic at the end of the 1845–1848 Franklin Northwest Passage expedition. Over the past decade, we have attempted to identify those individuals through DNA analysis using samples obtained from living descendants. Here we report on comparison of Y-chromosome profiles from a tooth recovered from King William Island and a buccal sample from a donor descended from one of the expedition’s senior officers. The results reveal a genetic distance of one, suggesting that they share a common paternal ancestor. We conclude that DNA and genealogical evidence confirm the identity of the remains as those of Captain James Fitzjames, HMS Erebus.
加拿大北极地区的威廉国王岛（King William Island）和阿德莱德半岛（Adelaide Peninsula）保存着许多身份不明的遗骸，这些遗骸是 1845-1848 年富兰克林西北航程探险队结束时，在试图逃离北极时丧生的 105 名水手中的许多人的遗骸。在过去的十年中，我们试图利用从在世后裔那里获得的样本，通过 DNA 分析来确定这些人的身份。在此，我们报告了对从威廉国王岛出土的一颗牙齿和从探险队一名高级军官后裔的捐献者口腔样本中提取的 Y 染色体图谱进行比较的结果。结果显示两者的遗传距离为 1，这表明他们拥有共同的父系祖先。我们的结论是，DNA 和家谱证据证实了遗骸的身份，即埃里伯斯号船长詹姆斯-菲茨杰姆斯的遗骸。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104776
Ninon Taffin , Christelle Lahaye , Daniel A. Contreras , Justin A. Holcomb , Danica D. Mihailović , Panagiotis Karkanas , Guillaume Guérin , Demetris Athanasoulis , Tristan Carter
Since 2015, the Stelida Naxos Archaeological Project (SNAP) has excavated a prehistoric site on what today is the northwest coast of Naxos, the largest island of the Cycladic archipelago in the southern Aegean Sea (Greece). Survey and excavations at the site have produced artefacts spanning the Lower Palaeolithic through the Mesolithic periods based on their techno-typological attributes. These discoveries suggest that exploitation of Stelida began as early as the Middle Pleistocene, challenging the long-standing model that the Cyclades were not inhabited until the Early Holocene. Due to the site’s likely temporal depth and the lack of preserved organics, luminescence dating is the most appropriate method to scientifically date this activity. However, luminescence dating in this context is complicated by the site’s complex hillslope formation processes. Experiments upon the Stelida sediments have demonstrated a lack of luminescence sensitivity of quartz at the site. To evaluate the potential for post-depositional mixing of previously acquired dates yielded from a stratigraphic sequence first published in 2019, as well as to evaluate the efficacy of multiple luminescence dating models, we measured and compared different infrared stimulated luminescence [IRSL] measurements on K-feldspars, with IR50 and pIRIR290 multi-grain and pIRIR290 single-grain signals. The single-grain results confirm the multi-grain results and provide additional and more precise information on the site’s depositional and post-depositional events. The results of each approach demonstrate that feldspars were well-bleached, suggesting that in hillslope settings where quartz grains prove difficult to date, IR50 and pIRIR290 multi-grain, and pIRIR290 single-grain signals of feldspars can be used to achieve reliable results. Finally, when considered alongside field and laboratory observations of site stratigraphy, these results suggest that colluvial and aeolian (windblown) deposits at Stelida retain a degree of stratigraphic integrity characterized by minimal post-depositional alteration following their most recent deposition. These support previous estimates of the deposition at the site, the new earliest determination being 233 – 217 thousand years ago [ka], compared to the date of 198.4 ± 14.5 ka published in 2019. These dates represent the earliest – indirect – evidence for open sea crossings in the northern hemisphere, though it remains uncertain as to which species of the genus Homo was responsible for such maritime activity. These results also have implications for the preservation potential of similar deposits across the hillslope, as well as deposits preserved in similar geomorphic settings in Mediterranean landscapes.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104780
Giulia Previti, Cristina Lemorini
The goal of this paper is to investigate the medieval domestic pan known as ‘testello’ through an integrated approach that combines morphological analysis with experimental archaeology and the analysis of technological traces. The testello is a flat container with edges a few centimeters high, traditionally used in Italy for crafting bread and flatbreads.
We conducted an analysis of a sample of testelli from the medieval town of Cencelle (Viterbo, Italy).
The application of experimental and traceological techniques, which have been relatively underutilized in the examination of medieval ceramics in Italy, has yielded numerous new insights into the material culture of Cencelle. This has prompted us to contemplate new methodologies for the production of domestic tools and the dynamics of social organization within a medieval town.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104782
Nahuel A. Scheifler , Sayuri Kochi , Gustavo Neme
{"title":"Modeling the interaction between societies and animals in South America: Methodological bridges between paleoecology and zooarchaeology","authors":"Nahuel A. Scheifler , Sayuri Kochi , Gustavo Neme","doi":"10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104782","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104782","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 104782"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104755
Christine Davidson
Ancient sites identified through the surface-level collection of artifacts in the countryside of the Greek settlement of Metaponto reveal a collection of extra-urban necropoleis, sanctuaries, and farmsteads. Topographical anomalies identified in aerial photography of this area also suggest a possible system of land division. Using Least Cost Path, routes most likely used for travel are identified, many of which overlap the anomalous “division lines.” These routes represent potential roads between farmsteads and rural sanctuaries of Metaponto in the 5th-3rd centuries BCE, and their interaction with the “division lines” reveals their potential use within a system of property delineation in the chora (‘countryside’). The formation of rural communities centered upon these rural sanctuaries is also explored.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104777
Lingling Dai , Shu Song , Bin Liu , Ye Zhao , Pianpian Wei
This paper investigates the domestication dynamics of Sus scrofa populations during the middle and late Liangzhu culture periods through an analysis of molar morphology. Utilizing archaeological data from sites such as Bianjiashan and Meirendi, we examine patterns in molar size and shape among wild boars and domestic pigs. Our findings reveal significant differences in M2 size between wild boars from Northern and Southern China, modern domestic pigs, and archaeological specimens from the Liangzhu culture periods. Notably, M2s from the middle and late Liangzhu periods consistently exhibit smaller sizes akin to domestic pigs, suggesting probable domestication practices. Furthermore, geometric morphometric analysis underscores distinct molar shapes between domestic pigs and wild boars, with intermediate shapes observed in Sus scrofa populations from Bianjiashan and Meirendi. We discuss potential reasons for discrepancies in the domestication process within Liangzhu culture contexts, including the possibility of imported Sus scrofa remains and intentional hybridization with wild boars. Overall, our study contributes to understanding human-animal interactions, domestication strategies, and regional variations in prehistoric Sus scrofa populations during the Liangzhu culture periods.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104781
Naya Cadalen , Sylvie Beyries , Chloé Andrieu
The difficulty in determining the domestic and craft activities that took place in Maya cities during the Classic period (250–950 CE) has resulted in much debate on the nature and functioning of Mesoamerican cities. These activities are rarely identified because of the systematic cleaning of the occupied spaces that occurred and the unfavourable conditions for the preservation of perishable objects. To characterize the activities that took place in the areas uncovered, we carried out a functional analysis of the lithic tools most frequently found during excavations. Our study focused on the site of Cancuén (Guatemala), which because of its short chronology, is an ideal case for determining the spatial distribution of the activities that took place there. Our analysis focused on one type of tool: flint drills, rare in the Maya region but abundant within the city of Cancuén. The tools selected for the functional analysis come from several contexts–domestic, public, ritual (burial) as well as places of artisanal production – in order to determine the difference in status of these objects according to their contexts of use. The results of the functional analysis show that drills were used for a wide variety of tasks. While this type of tool was used as needed for various materials, including wood and pottery, it was sometimes used for very specialized activities, such as the working of teeth. The analysis of tools from ritual contexts suggests that their presence could have added value to the offering. This analysis enables us to provide the first elements of understanding of the organization of artisanal, domestic, and ritual activities in the city of Cancuén.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-21DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104756
Frédérique Valentin , Estelle Herrscher , Wanda Zinger , Julien Ponchelet , Guy André , Fabrice Bray , James Flexner , Stuart Bedford , Takaronga Kuautonga , Edson Willie
Differences in dietary patterns between the islands of South Vanuatu are expected due to differences in ecological and cultural characteristics of the islands and their complex histories of settlement, adaptation and interaction. This paper examines the human dietary practices of 32 individuals from three of the five islands in the region: Aniwa, Futuna and Tanna, between 2000 BP and the 20th century, using for the first time carbon and nitrogen isotope data measured in bone collagen. Our analysis includes an expanded baseline of local faunal and plant resources, with taxonomic identification of local faunal remains enhanced by proteomic determinations (Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry; ZooMS). Human collagen δ13C values ranged from −19.7 to −16.2 ‰, and δ15N values from 6,3 to 9,7 ‰, with a large inter-individual variability. Based on our improved baseline, we suggested that the individuals with the highest δ13C and δ15N values would have consumed marine coral reef fish along with C3 plants. An individual with the lowest δ13C and δ15N values could have consumed mainly resources from mangrove. Four patterns were identified that may reflect the geographical characteristics of the islands, the normalisation of diet over time, the nutritional stress of individuals in relation to environmental and climatic factors, and social differentiation in food acquisition and/or consumption, illustrating issues of equifinality in bioarchaeological data interpretation.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-21DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104773
Laura Tomé , Eneko Iriarte , Antonio Blanco-González , Enrique Fernández-Palacios , María Martín-Seijo , Ángel Carrancho , Antonio V. Herrera-Herrera , Carolina Mallol
Middens, commonly found in archaeological sites across different chronologies, serve as rich sedimentary archives of daily life by capturing the refuse and discarded artifacts of past human groups. This study focuses on the midden deposits of the Early Iron Age settlement site of Cerro de San Vicente (Central Iberia). We applied a high-resolution, microcontextual geoarchaeological approach, integrating soil micromorphology —including phytolith and charcoal analyses on thin sections—, sedimentary lipid biomarker analysis, X-Ray fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and magnetic properties analysis to investigate the formation processes and past functionality of the site’s midden deposits. Our findings reveal that the targeted sequences are primarily composed of wood ash and charred plant refuse, as well as trampled and disintegrated earth-based construction materials. These deposits are interpreted as the result of multiple hearth rake-out events, maintenance and construction activities, and possible spatially-related communal storage practices within the village. Stratigraphic connections between deposits from inside and outside the dwellings are proposed, linking the middens to an intermediate phase (ca. 600 BCE) of the village’s history. These results offer relevant insights into the spatial and temporal dynamics of refuse disposal, maintenance practices and space use at Cerro de San Vicente, highlighting the value of microcontextual geoarchaeological methods in unveiling domestic practices. This study contributes to enhancing our understanding of Early Iron Age socio-cultural and daily life practices in Central Iberia.
淤泥是不同年代考古遗址中常见的沉积物，它记录了过去人类群体的垃圾和废弃物品，是日常生活的丰富沉积档案。本研究的重点是 Cerro de San Vicente（伊比利亚中部）铁器时代早期聚落遗址的淤积物。我们采用了一种高分辨率、微背景地质考古学方法，将土壤微观形态学（包括薄片上的植物碎屑和木炭分析）、沉积脂质生物标记分析、X 射线荧光 (XRF)、X 射线衍射 (XRD) 和磁性分析结合起来，研究该遗址淤积物的形成过程和过去的功能。我们的研究结果表明，目标序列主要由木灰、烧焦的植物垃圾以及践踏和崩解的土质建筑材料组成。这些沉积物被解释为多次炉灶耙出活动、维护和施工活动的结果，以及村内可能存在的与空间相关的公共储藏活动。研究人员提出了住宅内外沉积物之间的地层联系，将这些堆积物与村庄历史的中间阶段（约公元前 600 年）联系起来。这些结果为了解 Cerro de San Vicente 垃圾处理、维护实践和空间使用的空间和时间动态提供了相关见解，凸显了微观地质考古方法在揭示家庭实践方面的价值。这项研究有助于加深我们对伊比利亚中部早期铁器时代社会文化和日常生活习俗的了解。
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