The project for Sagalassos is different because there are two websites. One website is clearly created by the first director Marc Waelkens and is part of Archaeology Magazine and the Archaeological Institute of America’s Interactive Dig promotion. The field notes from 2003-2010 are available, divided into the different types of studies they conducted each season. Small blog posts about the daily life of each week are found on the front page. This website focuses primarily on the Roman artifacts found that date to the empire Hadrian and the Antonine Dynasty. The links to specific finds send the audience to articles published by the Archaeological Institute of America. Innovative at the time, the website includes different maps of the site from …show more content…
Sagalassos is not one of those sites. Not only do they have an abundance of publications, but they are clearly displayed for the public. The Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project website presents multiple publications, but there are also other peer-reviewed publications that are accessible through databases. However, as previously stated, the two project directors have published most of the work. This is something to be cautious about, because there can be multiple ways to view and study archaeological evidence. When one or two people publish the data, little variation is seen in the evidence. This can cause issues within the archaeological record and the way a site or even an entire culture is perceived. Nevertheless, even though Waelkens and Poblome’s names appear on a majority of the publications, countless other authors are given credit in the publications. This combats the sole publications from Waelkens and …show more content…
There are many faults in the projects, but it is impossible for a project to be perfect. Despite its imperfections, the Sagalassos project has accomplished many great feats since its start in 1990. Sagalassos is rich in historical and archaeological data, and the directors and workforce do a great job of discovering, maintaining, and presenting the data to the world. The project has been running for many years now and is still happening today. The site has numerous layers to it, since it was an important town for the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine empires that lasted until the start of the Ottoman empire. The site attracts tourists to it and will continue to do so as long as there are amazing structures and meaningful research
Over the past centuries, since its discovery in 1749, many archaeologists have contributed to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Archaeologists were initially focused on excavating, most of which were improperly done causing extensive damage. It wasn’t until the 19th century, when archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli introduced new excavation methods; those succeeded him include August Mau, Vittorio Spinazzola and Amendo Maiuri. Now attention has shifted towards conservations and restorations which are reflected in the works of Fausto Zevi and Pier Guzzo.
Questions about Image Set 1: Acropolis, Athens 101. The gateway to this site, visible in the foreground at the lower right, is called the: a. Erechtheion b. Parthenon c. Temple of Hera d. Stoa of Attalus e. Propylaia 102. The main temple shown at the upper right is dedicated to: a. Athena b. Erectheus c. Portunus d. Aphrodite 103. The primary function of the main temple shown at the upper right is: a. an interior gathering space for worshippers b. a venue for religious games c. a house for the statue of a god or goddess d. a fortification high on a hill 104. The site shown in plan and reconstruction is known as the: a. Great
The following contains annotated bibliographies of ten sources that will be use on the archaeowiki site. These bibliographies includes peer-reviewed articles, books (chapters), and other documents. I attempted to include one government report or archaeological monograph. However upon inquiry I was inform that a monograph for the Newark Great Oval site currently don’t exist. But, I visited the national park service’s website (NPS.gov) and found several relevant documents relating to the site of study.
Through their conquests and strong-handed rule, Genghis Khan and his sons and grandsons who followed him created stability and peace in the Mongol Empire in the 1200s and 1300s. Historians now refer to this period of order as the Pax Mongolica, or “Mongol Peace.” You may recall that the years between 27 BC and 180 AD of the Roman Empire are known as the Pax Romana, or the “Roman Peace” because of the prosperity in the Roman Empire that resulted from a strong centralized government and few wars. The same was true for the Pax Mongolica.
The study area was approximately 3,717 acres in size, of which 421 acres (11%) were sampled with field investigations. Sample blocks measuring 360x150 meters in size were distributed among 31 broad pedological units. Forty-nine (49) archaeological resources were investigated, including two that were previously recorded, 33 that were newly identified, and 14 isolated finds. As a result, six sites were recommended for avoidance or additional work to firmly evaluate them for the NRHP. Based on the sampling, a density of one site/nine acres was estimated for the intensive survey phase. This density compared well with the density observed for the western section (Abbott and Davis 1995:130). Two hypotheses were given for the high site density: 1) better preservation as a result of less severe erosion and 2) specific prehistoric/historic settlement
Evidence of almost 100 of the stones has revealed without the need to excavate the site, due to remote sensing, ground-penetrating radar and geographical imaging technologies. These advancements in science and technology allow researchers to discover the historical monuments full extent. Fragments of bones, stones and the foundation pits in which they were situated have all been uncovered during excavations and technological mapping indicating the true size and importance the site was to the Neolithic
Archeologists all over the world work towards not only discovering the tracks left behind by societies millions of years ago, but also make an effort to save those footprints for future generations. However, conservation and preservation of archaeological sites can prove to be as arduous as discovering them, or may be more. As a historical site is discovered, it becomes the responsibility of the government and everybody who has to play a role, to secure that site and to not let it deteriorate. Doing so is now also made part of law in many countries and it comes as no surprise when preservation of historical sites is the prime goal of numerous international organizations. Pompeii is one of the most popular historical sites that have been a point of concern for not only Italy’s government but also UN itself. In this paper we try develop an insight of barriers that restrict the development of restoration. Pompeii is an ancient Roman town near the modern Naples, which was first discovered in the 18th century, after it had been destroyed by a volcanic eruption, courtesy of the close standing Mount Vesuvius during the first century. This area and the closer one of Herculaneum was covered in about 20 feet of ash when it was discovered but much of the objects had been able to survive, specifically the ones below the city, as there had been no exposure to air or moisture. This destination is of great importance for the present world as it provides a quality insight into the ‘Pax
Knossos was excavated by Arthur Evans in 1900. The archaeological evidence suggests that it was first built around 2000 BC. Additionally, it also suggests that it was destroyed by an earthquake and rebuilt around 1700 BC. On the eastern side of the complex, the palace had four storeys; On the western side of the complex, the palace had three storeys. Additionally, it had a massive central court and storage areas. Knossos is an important site because it tells us about the economic, political and social features of Minoan society. Arthur Evans incorrectly believed that Minos lived at Knossos.
Throughout history, the discovery of an ancient artifact has always brought with it much excitement. The idea that we are able to look at something that existed so long ago intrigues us. However, along with the excitement of new discoveries, there is often much controversy. One such discovery, the Vinland Map, has been the cause of much debate since 1957.
Since the start of the Syrian War in 2011, archaeologists have run into roadblocks with tracking specific damages and scope of the damage done to historical sites and artifacts. This destruction takes many forms
Preservation and Restoration of Ancient monuments and Sites (UNCCPRAMS) grant to assist the conservation, preservation and restoration of Persepolis.
This is my homework (let 's better call it 'personal research ') for this unit. I have combined my interests in archaeology and museum studies, and I have created an interdisciplinary report.
The influential Lt. General Pitt Rivers has been called the father of scientific archaeology by many, in fact, there is a publication titled General Pitt Rivers, the father of scientific archaeology (by Mark Bowden, published in 1984 and reprinted in both 1990 and 1995). This title is not granted lightly, and it is made evident by the methodology and works published by Pitt Rivers that he was much more scientifically-oriented and objective than most other archaeologists at the time and before him.
buildings, but also, when piers are built in the sea, they set underwater... Therefore, when
There are seven most remarkable structures of ancient times and I’m going to write about four out of the seven. The statue of Zeus, which was created in 432 B.C., by Phidius, the lighthouse Of Alexandria that was created by Sostratus in 290 B.C. and took 20 years to complete. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus that was first created in 800 B.C. by Croesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus that was built around 353 and 350 B.C. These are only four out of the seven wonders I will be writing about who commissioned and created each one of them. How they were built, where they were located, when was it constructed, why they were considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and what happened to them.