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Following Baradez’s tracks The GIS approach integrating photographic and satellite sources near Biskra (Algeria)
No full textThe aero-photographic and ground surveys conducted by Jean Baradez in the 1940s, later published in his Fossatum Africae, are often overlooked sources of information about the rich and complex network of archeological sites around the roman limes area of Biskra (Vescera) in Algeria. An effort was made to georeference in GIS most of the published Baradez aerial photos against modern satellite imagery and other sources, leading to the potential (re)discovery of many archeological sites. Some of these sites were found and surveyed during two short archeological campaigns conducted on the ground in 2018 and 2019. This contribution presents some preliminary findings, along with specific examples highlighting both the quality and the conservation risks of these sites, often located in the vicinity of recently developing peri-Saharan areas
Fiery forest management: an anthracological approach on the charred remains of medieval Noord-Brabant in Tilburg-Udenhout-Den Bogerd
No full textThe limited presence of botanical remains at an archaeological excavation at Den Bogerd near Udenhout (Brabant, The Netherlands) required the systematic analysis of charcoal-rich contexts to better understand the arrangement of the cultural landscape and the history of the site. Species represented in the charcoal contexts indicate that a pioneer- or climax vegetation was present. Identification of wood species
used in the charcoal pits help establish their function, like a hearth or kiln. The spatial distribution of these features and their relation to other excavated features dating from the Bronze, Iron, and Middle Ages contributes to their relative date. The results offer insights into the landscape developments and potential woodland exploitation.
All pit shaped contexts containing charcoal-rich layers were analyzed. The dataset was used to establish a definition of actual pit kilns, aimed at charcoal production, on the basis of the archaeological record. The similarities and differences indicate that not all contexts can be interpreted as definite pit kilns. Moreover, a trend in the variation of runing patterns leads to the phasing of certain contexts. These results are confirmed by the outcome of 14C dates. This method of phasing charcoal contexts on the basis of pruning patterns offers an approach to address changes in woodland management and the anthropogenic exploitation and alteration of the landscape.status: Publishe
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