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Construction works appeal people all over the world. In Mediterranean Europe, a typical image is that of a group of old people organizing improvised gatherings to talk behind the fence that protects public works. This kind of works is called “public” because they are funded by the money contributed by citizens, that is, society.
Ayán Vila, Xurxo +1 more
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Archaeology, Politics, Entertainment and Dialogue: Polish (Digital) Public Archaeology
The following article addresses notions of communication of archaeology and communication between archaeology and society in Poland—past and present. The examination of these two issues begins with a presentation of their historical background, rooted in
Alicja Piślewska
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Fieldwork and Public Archaeology (or: Why Even the Seemingly Clear Connections Should Be Examined?)
Public archaeology and community archaeology are some of the terms denoting various ways in which archaeologists, convinced that archaeology should not act in isolation, reach out to the public or include it into disciplinary practices.
Tatjana Cvjetićanin
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Social Impact Archaeology: Pontefract Castle and the Gatehouse Project
Archaeology is said to add value to development, creating a deeper sense of place, community identity as well as improving health and wellbeing. Accentuating these wider social values has been welcomed by a profession keen to broaden its public relevance
Brendon Wilkins +6 more
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Over the edge: Empirical evidence for the cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection
Abstract The cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection maintains that larger neonates and smaller birth canals confer a positive selective advantage until labor becomes obstructed and vaginal delivery is no longer possible, eliciting an abrupt reduction in fitness.
Laura M. Watson +6 more
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A recent digital public archaeology project (HeritageTogether) sought to build a series of 3D ditigal models using photogrammetry from crowd-sourced images. The project saw over 13000 digital images being donated, and resulted in models of some 78 sites,
Seren Griffiths +9 more
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ABSTRACT Satellite remote sensing is among the most significant modern methodologies supporting field archaeology. In addition to its efficiency in identifying archaeological sites, remote sensing offers a safe and cost‐effective approach in conflict zones.
Amal Al Kassem +5 more
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L’archéologie brésilienne au cours des vingt dernières années
This paper discusses Brazilian archaeology and its trajectory, paying particular attention to recent developments. It starts by stating the position adopted here, from an externalist, social history of the discipline, presenting a brief overview of the ...
Pedro Paulo A. Funari
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ABSTRACT High‐resolution and accurate synoptic images of terrestrial topography, even in densely forested areas, have proven valuable for archaeology by enabling the identification and characterization of relief patterns associated with ancient human activities. This study presents a novel approach that integrates digital terrain models (DTMs) obtained
Jhon A. Zabaleta‐Santisteban +13 more
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Preliminary Report: Archaeology Education in Southeast Asia
This report presents the preliminary results of the SEAMEO SPAFA Survey on Archaeology Education in Southeast Asia which was conducted online from September to December 2018.
Noel Hidalgo Tan
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