Mapping Archaeological Landscapes From Space

Author : Douglas C Comer,Michael J. Harrower
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461460749

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Mapping Archaeological Landscapes from Space by Douglas C Comer,Michael J. Harrower Pdf

Mapping Archaeological Landscapes from Space offers a concise overview of air and spaceborne imagery and related geospatial technologies tailored to the needs of archaeologists. Leading experts including scientists involved in NASA’s Space Archaeology program provide technical introductions to five sections: 1) Historic Air and Spaceborne Imagery 2) Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imagery 3) Synthetic Aperture Radar 4) Lidar 5) Archaeological Site Detection and Modeling Each of these five sections includes two or more case study applications that have enriched understanding of archaeological landscapes in regions including the Near East, East Asia, Europe, Meso- and North America. Targeted to the needs of researchers and heritage managers as well as graduate and advanced undergraduate students, this volume conveys a basic technological sense of what is currently possible and, it is hoped, will inspire new pioneering applications. Particular attention is paid to the tandem goals of research (understanding) and archaeological heritage management (preserving) the ancient past. The technologies and applications presented can be used to characterize environments, detect archaeological sites, model sites and settlement patterns and, more generally, reveal the dialectic landscape-scale dynamics among ancient peoples and their social and environmental surroundings. In light of contemporary economic development and resultant damage to and destruction of archaeological sites and landscapes, applications of air and spaceborne technologies in archaeology are of wide utility and promoting understanding of them is a particularly appropriate goal at the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention.​

Author : Jaqueline Rossignol,LuAnn Wandsnider
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781489924506

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Space, Time, and Archaeological Landscapes by Jaqueline Rossignol,LuAnn Wandsnider Pdf

The last 20 years have witnessed a proliferation of new approaches in archaeolog ical data recovery, analysis, and theory building that incorporate both new forms of information and new methods for investigating them. The growing importance of survey has meant an expansion of the spatial realm of traditional archaeological data recovery and analysis from its traditional focus on specific locations on the landscape-archaeological sites-to the incorporation of data both on-site and off-site from across extensive regions. Evolving survey methods have led to experiments with nonsite and distributional data recovery as well as the critical evaluation of the definition and role of archaeological sites in data recovery and analysis. In both survey and excavation, the geomorphological analysis of land scapes has become increasingly important in the analysis of archaeological ma terials. Ethnoarchaeology-the use of ethnography to sharpen archaeological understanding of cultural and natural formation processes-has concentrated study on the formation processes underlying the content and structure of archae ological deposits. These actualistic studies consider patterns of deposition at the site level and the material results of human organization at the regional scale. Ethnoarchaeological approaches have also affected research in theoretical ways by expanding investigation into the nature and organization of systems of land use per se, thus providing direction for further study of the material results of those systems.

Author : Jaqueline Rossignol,LuAnn Wandsnider
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992-08-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0306441616

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Space, Time, and Archaeological Landscapes by Jaqueline Rossignol,LuAnn Wandsnider Pdf

The last 20 years have witnessed a proliferation of new approaches in archaeolog ical data recovery, analysis, and theory building that incorporate both new forms of information and new methods for investigating them. The growing importance of survey has meant an expansion of the spatial realm of traditional archaeological data recovery and analysis from its traditional focus on specific locations on the landscape-archaeological sites-to the incorporation of data both on-site and off-site from across extensive regions. Evolving survey methods have led to experiments with nonsite and distributional data recovery as well as the critical evaluation of the definition and role of archaeological sites in data recovery and analysis. In both survey and excavation, the geomorphological analysis of land scapes has become increasingly important in the analysis of archaeological ma terials. Ethnoarchaeology-the use of ethnography to sharpen archaeological understanding of cultural and natural formation processes-has concentrated study on the formation processes underlying the content and structure of archae ological deposits. These actualistic studies consider patterns of deposition at the site level and the material results of human organization at the regional scale. Ethnoarchaeological approaches have also affected research in theoretical ways by expanding investigation into the nature and organization of systems of land use per se, thus providing direction for further study of the material results of those systems.

Author : Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis,Kyriacos Themistocleous,Branka Cuca,Athos Agapiou,Vasiliki Lysandrou,Rosa Lasaponara,Nicola Masini,Gunter Schreier
Publisher : Springer
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030109790

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Remote Sensing for Archaeology and Cultural Landscapes by Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis,Kyriacos Themistocleous,Branka Cuca,Athos Agapiou,Vasiliki Lysandrou,Rosa Lasaponara,Nicola Masini,Gunter Schreier Pdf

This book investigates the added value that satellite technologies and remote sensing could provide for a more sustainable mapping, monitoring and management of heritage sites, be it for purposes of regular maintenance or for risk mitigation in case of natural or man-caused hazards. One of the major goals of this book is to provide a clear overview on policy perspectives, regarding both space policy as well as heritage policy, and to provide possible suggestions for common ground of these two fields, in Europe and around the world. Readers will develop a good understanding of cutting-edge applications of remote sensing and geographic information science, and the challenges that affect heritage maintenance and protection. Particular attention is given to Earth observation and remote sensing techniques applied in different locations. This book brings together innovative technologies, concrete applications and policy perspectives that can lead to a more complete vision of cultural heritage as a resource for future development of our society as a whole.

Author : Stefano R.L. Campana
Publisher : Springer
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319895727

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Mapping the Archaeological Continuum by Stefano R.L. Campana Pdf

This book addresses the true 'landscape' perspective approach that archaeologists in Italy, and in many parts of the Mediterranean, use to study the archaeology of landscapes, marking a departure from the traditional site-based approach. The aim of the book is to promote the broader application of new paradigms for landscape analysis, combining traditional approaches with multidisciplinary studies as well as comparatively new techniques such as large-scale geophysical surveying, airborne laser scanning and geo-environmental studies. This approach has yielded tangible and striking results in central Italy, clearly demonstrating that identifying the 'archaeological continuum' is a realistic aim, even under the specific environmental and archaeological conditions of the Mediterranean world.

Author : Piraye Hacıgüzeller,Jeroen Poblome,Devi Taelman,Ralf Vandam,Frank Vermeulen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1135849258

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Chapter 7 Mapping Archaeological Landscapes in Transformation by Piraye Hacıgüzeller,Jeroen Poblome,Devi Taelman,Ralf Vandam,Frank Vermeulen Pdf

The relational complexity of urban and rural landscapes in space and in time. The development of historical geographical information systems (HGIS) and other methods from the digital humanities have revolutionised historical research on cultural landscapes. Additionally, the opening up of increasingly diverse collections of source material, often incomplete and difficult to interpret, has led to methodologically innovative experiments. One of today's major challenges, however, concerns the concepts and tools to be deployed for mapping processes of transformation--that is, interpreting and imagining the relational complexity of urban and rural landscapes, both in space and in time, at micro- and macro-scale. Mapping Landscapes in Transformation gathers experts from different disciplines, active in the fields of historical geography, urban and landscape history, archaeology and heritage conservation. They are specialised in a wide variety of space-time contexts, including regions within Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and periods from antiquity to the 21st century.

Author : Krista De Jonge,Bieke Cattoor,Thomas Coomans,Frank Vermeulen,Ralf Vandam,Devi Taelman,Jeroen Poblome,Piraye Hacıgüzeller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 9462701733

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Chapter 7 Mapping Archaeological Landscapes in Transformation by Krista De Jonge,Bieke Cattoor,Thomas Coomans,Frank Vermeulen,Ralf Vandam,Devi Taelman,Jeroen Poblome,Piraye Hacıgüzeller Pdf

The relational complexity of urban and rural landscapes in space and in time. The development of historical geographical information systems (HGIS) and other methods from the digital humanities have revolutionised historical research on cultural landscapes. Additionally, the opening up of increasingly diverse collections of source material, often incomplete and difficult to interpret, has led to methodologically innovative experiments. One of today's major challenges, however, concerns the concepts and tools to be deployed for mapping processes of transformation--that is, interpreting and imagining the relational complexity of urban and rural landscapes, both in space and in time, at micro- and macro-scale. Mapping Landscapes in Transformation gathers experts from different disciplines, active in the fields of historical geography, urban and landscape history, archaeology and heritage conservation. They are specialised in a wide variety of space-time contexts, including regions within Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and periods from antiquity to the 21st century.

Author : Sarah H. Parcak
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134060443

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Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology by Sarah H. Parcak Pdf

This handbook is the first comprehensive overview of the field of satellite remote sensing for archaeology and how it can be applied to ongoing archaeological fieldwork projects across the globe. It provides a survey of the history and development of the field, connecting satellite remote sensing in archaeology to broader developments in remote sensing, archaeological method and theory, cultural resource management, and environmental studies. With a focus on practical uses of satellite remote sensing, Sarah H. Parcak evaluates satellite imagery types and remote sensing analysis techniques specific to the discovery, preservation, and management of archaeological sites. Case studies from Asia, Central America, and the Middle East are explored, including Xi’an, China; Angkor Wat, Cambodia and Egypt’s floodplains. In-field surveying techniques particular to satellite remote sensing are emphasized, providing strategies for recording ancient features on the ground observed from space. The book also discusses broader issues relating to archaeological remote sensing ethics, looting prevention, and archaeological site preservation. New sensing research is included and illustrated with the inclusion of over 160 satellite images of ancient sites. With a companion website (www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415448789) with further resources and colour images, Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology will provide anyone interested in scientific applications to uncovering past archaeological landscapes a foundation for future research and study.

Author : Gary R. Lock
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 1586030213

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Beyond the Map by Gary R. Lock Pdf

This set of papers by European and North American archaeologists explore the interface between new spatial technologies and areas of theoretical concern in spatial archaeology. Differing aspects of landscape, such as vision, perception and movement, are explored through a series of case studies that focus on how spatial technologies can influence archaeological interpretation and to what extent these new technologies can be manipulated to take us beyond 2-dimensional maps. Individual site-based analyses and new applications of predictive modelling are also presented and assessed together with the wider questions of spatial technologies within heritage management.

Author : Thomas Coomans,Bieke Cattoor,Krista De Jonge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9462701733

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Mapping Landscapes in Transformation by Thomas Coomans,Bieke Cattoor,Krista De Jonge Pdf

Author : James R. Wiseman,Farouk El-Baz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780387444550

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Remote Sensing in Archaeology by James R. Wiseman,Farouk El-Baz Pdf

Archaeology has been transformed by technology that allows one to ‘see’ below the surface of the earth. This work illustrates the uses of advanced technology in archaeological investigation. It deals with hand-held instruments that probe the subsurface of the earth to unveil layering and associated sites; underwater exploration and photography of submerged sites and artifacts; and the utilization of imaging from aircraft and spacecraft to reveal the regional setting of archaeological sites and to assist in cultural resource management.

Author : Piraye Hacıgüzeller,Jeroen Poblome,Devi Taelman,Ralf Vandam,Frank Vermeulen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9462701733

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Chapter 7 Mapping Archaeological Landscapes in Transformation by Piraye Hacıgüzeller,Jeroen Poblome,Devi Taelman,Ralf Vandam,Frank Vermeulen Pdf

The relational complexity of urban and rural landscapes in space and in time. The development of historical geographical information systems (HGIS) and other methods from the digital humanities have revolutionised historical research on cultural landscapes. Additionally, the opening up of increasingly diverse collections of source material, often incomplete and difficult to interpret, has led to methodologically innovative experiments. One of today's major challenges, however, concerns the concepts and tools to be deployed for mapping processes of transformation--that is, interpreting and imagining the relational complexity of urban and rural landscapes, both in space and in time, at micro- and macro-scale. Mapping Landscapes in Transformation gathers experts from different disciplines, active in the fields of historical geography, urban and landscape history, archaeology and heritage conservation. They are specialised in a wide variety of space-time contexts, including regions within Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and periods from antiquity to the 21st century.

Author : Sarah Parcak
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781250198297

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Archaeology from Space by Sarah Parcak Pdf

National Geographic Explorer and TED Prize-winner Dr. Sarah Parcak welcomes you to the exciting new world of space archaeology, a growing field that is sparking extraordinary discoveries from ancient civilizations across the globe. In Archaeology from Space, Sarah Parcak shows the evolution, major discoveries, and future potential of the young field of satellite archaeology. From surprise advancements after the declassification of spy photography, to a new map of the mythical Egyptian city of Tanis, she shares her field’s biggest discoveries, revealing why space archaeology is not only exciting, but urgently essential to the preservation of the world’s ancient treasures. Parcak has worked in twelve countries and four continents, using multispectral and high-resolution satellite imagery to identify thousands of previously unknown settlements, roads, fortresses, palaces, tombs, and even potential pyramids. From there, her stories take us back in time and across borders, into the day-to-day lives of ancient humans whose traits and genes we share. And she shows us that if we heed the lessons of the past, we can shape a vibrant future. Includes Illustrations

Author : Mark Gillings,Piraye Hacıgüzeller,Gary Lock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351267700

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Re-Mapping Archaeology by Mark Gillings,Piraye Hacıgüzeller,Gary Lock Pdf

Maps have always been a fundamental tool in archaeological practice, and their prominence and variety have increased along with a growing range of digital technologies used to collect, visualise, query and analyse spatial data. However, unlike in other disciplines, the development of archaeological cartographical critique has been surprisingly slow; a missed opportunity given that archaeology, with its vast and multifaceted experience with space and maps, can significantly contribute to the field of critical mapping. Re-mapping Archaeology thinks through cartographic challenges in archaeology and critiques the existing mapping traditions used in the social sciences and humanities, especially since the 1990s. It provides a unique archaeological perspective on cartographic theory and innovatively pulls together a wide range of mapping practices applicable to archaeology and other disciplines. This volume will be suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as for established researchers in archaeology, geography, anthropology, history, landscape studies, ethnology and sociology.

Author : Henry Chapman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122932085

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Landscape Archaeology and GIS by Henry Chapman Pdf

Landscape Archaeology and GIS examines the ways in which Geographical Information Systems can be used to explore archaeological landscapes, and summarizes the most appropriate methods to use. It is structured around principal themes in landscape archaeology, and integrates desk-based assessment, data collection, data modeling, and landscape analysis, right through to archiving and publication. This is the first book on GIS to focus specifically on landscape archaeology that is accessible to a wide archaeological readership. It explores the applications of GIS to a wide variety of archaeological evidence including maps, aerial photographs, and earthworks. The work is well-illustrated throughout with digital maps and models being used to support case studies, as well as for suggesting new hypotheses relevant to this discipline.