- Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Material Culture Studies, Neolithic Archaeology, Ceramic Analysis (Archaeology), Ceramics (Archaeology), and 117 moreArqueologia, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Archaeology, Ceramic Technology, Neolithic Europe, Urban archaeology, Mesolithic/Neolithic, Neolithic Transition, Pottery technology and function, Arqueología del Paisaje, Ceramic Petrography, Early Neolithic pottery technology, Neolithic flint procurement, Early Neolithic, Middle Neolithic, Late Neolithic, Arqueometria, Public Archaeology, Rituais Funerário, Arte Rupestre, Neolithic, Settlement & Landscape research, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), gvSIG, Computer Applications & Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA), Museum Digital, Stone tools, Antropología, History of Archaeology, Archaeology of the Iberian Peninsula, Landscape Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Chalcolithic Archaeology, Neolithic & Chalcolithic enclosures, Calcolithic, Calcolítico, Enclosure, Prehistoric Ditched Enclosures, História da Arqueologia, Pottery (Archaeology), Ceramics (Ceramics), Prehistory, Arqueología, Lithic Technology, Portuguese Archaeology, Early Neolithic, Neolítico, Middle Neolithic, Rock Art (Archaeology), Modern human origins, Paleolithic art, rock art, Prehistoric Rock Art, Rock Art, Arte esquemática, Rock art research, Schematic Rock Art; Atlantic Rock Art; Arte Rupestre de Lanhelas, Arte Atlântica, Arte Esquemática, Landscape and Rock Art, Neolitico, Arte Rupestre Prehistórico, Arte Rupestre Esquemático, Schematic Rock Art, Arte Esquemático, Rock Art Study, Arte Rupestre Pre-esquemático, Arte Prehistórico Esquemático, Migration, Migration Studies, Transnational migration, International Migration, NEOLÍTICO ANTIGUO, NEOLÏTICO FINAL - CALCOLÏTICO, Neolitico finale - Eneolitico, Italia centrale, ceramica, Prehistoria, Neolítico, Mesolítico, Lithic Technology (Archaeology), Bell Beakers (Archaeology), Neolithic-Chalcolithic, Chalcolithic Pottery, Chalcolithic, Late Neolithic, Pits (Archaeology), Neolithic and Chalcolithic, Maritime Archaeology, Naval History, History of the Portuguese Empire, Lisbon (Portugal), Arqueología Subacuática, Arqueología urbana, Centro de História de Além-Mar (FCSH-UNL), Roman Pottery, Roman Empire, Late Roman Pottery, Cultura Material, Arqueologia Da Morte, Roman Necropolis, Arqueologia De La Muerte, Roman Archaeology, Iberian Prehistory (Archaeology), Naval Architecture, Classical Archaeology, Naval Warfare, Maritime Communications, Biblical Archaeology, Nautical Archaeology, Archeologia urbana, Seafaring, Preclassical Seafaring, Modern History, Maritime History, Post-Medieval Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology, Arqueologia Medieval, Ceramica postmedievale, Ceramica Medievale, Napoleonic Wars, Rescue Archaeology, Post Medieval Archaeology, Ritual, Culture, Funerary Archaeology, Tradition, and Burial Customsedit
The main goal of this thesis is to define a specific phase of Western Iberia’s Prehistory: the Middle Neolithic. Chronologically, this study is bounded from the end of the Early Neolithic until the end of the Middle Neolithic, that is,... more
The main goal of this thesis is to define a specific phase of Western Iberia’s Prehistory: the Middle Neolithic. Chronologically, this study is bounded from the end of the Early Neolithic until the end of the Middle Neolithic, that is, from the beginning of the second half of the 5th millennium until the third quarter of the 4th millennium cal BC. Taking into account the empirical data available and the detailed study of Middle Neolithic occupations at the site of Moita do Ourives (Benavente), this study aims to characterize the spaces of habitat associated with this chrono-cultural period, incorporating them in the larger dynamics of the Neolithisation process in the center and south of today’s Portuguese territory. Simultaneously, it seeks to detect changes and/or continuities between this phase and the behavior of earlier Neolithic groups, in terms of their society, material culture, economy, settlement strategies and symbolic behavior. In contrast with the dynamics of the first stages of the Neolithisation process – where cultural identities are well established –, the Middle Neolithic in Western Iberia seems to be characterized by an enlarged “social coherence”. This is shown by the uniformity of domestic and grave goods material culture, which is the same throughout an enlarged territory. The Middle Neolithic human groups explore distinct geomorphological contexts and ecosystems within settlements based on strong circulation dynamics, adapting their agro-pastoralist and hunting-gathering subsistence strategies to the functional typology of distinct domestic spaces that are typically of short duration.
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This volume is the 2nd part of the Phd Thesis, where is the whole graphic work that illustrates it (Figures - tables, photos, drawings, etc) - 165p.
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Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal) is an open-air site identified during a surface work and it was partly excavated by a rescue excavation that took place during the construction of the A10 - Highway. The excavation took place in... more
Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal) is an open-air site identified during a surface work and it was partly excavated by a rescue excavation that took place during the construction of the A10 - Highway. The excavation took place in different areas affected by the highway. The five soundings of one of those areas, the squares B10-B14, allowed the observation of a secure and preserved archaeological context. The present text is the result of the full study of the archaeological data from this archaeological level, framing it, chrono-culturally, in the evolutionary dynamics resulting from the Neolithisation process in the current portuguese territory.
The absence of eco-facts in the archaeological record didn’t allow the obtaining of absolute chronology. By this fact, chronological definition was gained according to techno-typological analysis of the material culture, and by the characterization of the typology and functional strategy of the human occupation.
The settlement seems to fit in a typology of contexts, culturally related to the early phases of the neolithisation process, more common in the current portuguese territory, the establishments of short duration.
The major presence of undecorated pottery, the significant weight of ceramic containers decorated with an incised line below the rim, the preference for a macroindustry of flakes and borers, using local raw materials (quartzite and quartz), the existence of a flint laminary industry, which brought out an interesting number of blades, bladelets and geometric armatures represented by segments and trapezes, combined with the a short duration occupation strategy, puts, crono-culturaly, the range of occupation for Monte da Foz, during the late phases of the early Neolithic, in transition to the middle Neolithic. These data suggests a settlement occupied between the 2nd half of the Vth millennium and the beginnings of the IVth millennium BC.
According to the material culture, the group that occupied the Monte da Foz 1 would be, economically and socially, connected with the interaction modalities, between the Man and Environment that characterize the neolithisation process in progress, within an overall framework of rupture compared to the Mesolithic.
The absence of eco-facts in the archaeological record didn’t allow the obtaining of absolute chronology. By this fact, chronological definition was gained according to techno-typological analysis of the material culture, and by the characterization of the typology and functional strategy of the human occupation.
The settlement seems to fit in a typology of contexts, culturally related to the early phases of the neolithisation process, more common in the current portuguese territory, the establishments of short duration.
The major presence of undecorated pottery, the significant weight of ceramic containers decorated with an incised line below the rim, the preference for a macroindustry of flakes and borers, using local raw materials (quartzite and quartz), the existence of a flint laminary industry, which brought out an interesting number of blades, bladelets and geometric armatures represented by segments and trapezes, combined with the a short duration occupation strategy, puts, crono-culturaly, the range of occupation for Monte da Foz, during the late phases of the early Neolithic, in transition to the middle Neolithic. These data suggests a settlement occupied between the 2nd half of the Vth millennium and the beginnings of the IVth millennium BC.
According to the material culture, the group that occupied the Monte da Foz 1 would be, economically and socially, connected with the interaction modalities, between the Man and Environment that characterize the neolithisation process in progress, within an overall framework of rupture compared to the Mesolithic.
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This volume is the 2nd part of the Master's Thesis, where is the whole graphic part that illustrates it (Figures - tables, photos, drawings, etc) - 85p.
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The limestone cylindrical artefacts, traditionally called “cylindrical idols”, appear in several funerary and settlement contexts in the Southwest of the Iberia, during the Calcolithic. Most of them are limestone artifacts and, according... more
The limestone cylindrical artefacts, traditionally called “cylindrical idols”, appear in several funerary and settlement
contexts in the Southwest of the Iberia, during the Calcolithic. Most of them are limestone artifacts and,
according to their morphology, they are mostly cylindrical, totally polished, creating smooth surfaces. Some of
these objects are decorated at the distal area with filiform incisions composed by the so-called “facial tattoos”
and eyes, and, in the more elaborated examples, representation of eyelashes, eyebrows, hair or pubic triangle.
Dozens of these ideotechnical artefacts were collected during the archaeological excavations that took place
in the Chalcolithic settlement of Vila Nova de São Pedro (Azambuja, Portugal), from 1937 to 1967, directed by
Afonso do Paço. The majority of the archaeological remains recovered are currently deposited in the Archaeological
Carmo Museum (Lisbon). This paper presents a first approach to the study of this particular collection (93
elements), analyzing technical, typological and iconographic issues.
contexts in the Southwest of the Iberia, during the Calcolithic. Most of them are limestone artifacts and,
according to their morphology, they are mostly cylindrical, totally polished, creating smooth surfaces. Some of
these objects are decorated at the distal area with filiform incisions composed by the so-called “facial tattoos”
and eyes, and, in the more elaborated examples, representation of eyelashes, eyebrows, hair or pubic triangle.
Dozens of these ideotechnical artefacts were collected during the archaeological excavations that took place
in the Chalcolithic settlement of Vila Nova de São Pedro (Azambuja, Portugal), from 1937 to 1967, directed by
Afonso do Paço. The majority of the archaeological remains recovered are currently deposited in the Archaeological
Carmo Museum (Lisbon). This paper presents a first approach to the study of this particular collection (93
elements), analyzing technical, typological and iconographic issues.
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The introduction of farming had far-reaching impacts on health, social structure and demography. Although the spread of domesticated plants and animals has been extensively tracked, it is unclear how these nascent economies developed... more
The introduction of farming had far-reaching impacts on health, social structure and demography. Although the spread of domesticated plants and animals has been extensively tracked, it is unclear how these nascent economies developed within different environmental
and cultural settings. Using molecular and isotopic analysis of lipids from pottery, here we investigate the foods prepared by the earliest farming communities of the European Atlantic seaboard. Surprisingly, we find an absence of aquatic foods, including in ceramics from
coastal sites, except in the Western Baltic where this tradition continued from indigenous ceramic using hunter-gatherer-fishers. The frequency of dairy products in pottery increased as farming was progressively introduced along a northerly latitudinal gradient. This finding
implies that early farming communities needed time to adapt their economic practices before expanding into more northerly areas. Latitudinal differences in the scale of dairy production might also have influenced the evolution of adult lactase persistence across Europe.
and cultural settings. Using molecular and isotopic analysis of lipids from pottery, here we investigate the foods prepared by the earliest farming communities of the European Atlantic seaboard. Surprisingly, we find an absence of aquatic foods, including in ceramics from
coastal sites, except in the Western Baltic where this tradition continued from indigenous ceramic using hunter-gatherer-fishers. The frequency of dairy products in pottery increased as farming was progressively introduced along a northerly latitudinal gradient. This finding
implies that early farming communities needed time to adapt their economic practices before expanding into more northerly areas. Latitudinal differences in the scale of dairy production might also have influenced the evolution of adult lactase persistence across Europe.
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In 2016, the Association of Portuguese Archaeologists (AAP) and UNIARQ – FLUL started a research project “Vila Nova de São Pedro, again in the 3rd millennium – VNSP3000”, for the Chalcolithic settlement of Vila Nova de São Pedro... more
In 2016, the Association of Portuguese Archaeologists (AAP) and UNIARQ – FLUL started a research project “Vila Nova de São Pedro, again in the 3rd millennium – VNSP3000”, for the Chalcolithic settlement of Vila Nova de São Pedro (Azambuja, Portugal), with the aim of valorizing, through scientific knowledge, an archaeological site with a great prominence in the historiographic development of the Portuguese archaeology. In the first years of the project, a very diverse number of activities were carried out: Public Archaeology; collection of oral memory from former workers of VNSP; scientific presentations; archaeological fieldwork that consist in the identification and record of the existing structures and test pits in specific places. In this paper will be presented the main results of the fieldwork (2017 and 2018 campaigns), specifically in the new excavation areas that introduce several issues never approached before. This work will also be the first publication of radiocarbon dates for this iconic Chalcolithic settlement, 66 years after the first attempt by Afonso do Paço.
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Report of all the activities of research project VNSP 3000 carried out in 2017:
- fieldwork campaign - scientific research (public presentations and papers) - public archaeology - social media impact
- fieldwork campaign - scientific research (public presentations and papers) - public archaeology - social media impact
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In the scientific debate about the Neolithisation process in Westen Iberia, one of the less characterized cultural phases in discussion is the Middle Neolithic. If, in one hand, the archaeological research understands its decisive... more
In the scientific debate about the Neolithisation process in Westen Iberia, one of the less characterized cultural phases in discussion is the Middle Neolithic. If, in one hand, the archaeological research understands its decisive importance in the evolution of
Neolithic societies, on the other hand this moment is still associated to a lack of scientific knowledge, in opposition to the other
Neolithic phases (Early and Late Neolithic).
This paper presents, in a historiographical perspective, the research progress about the Middle Neolithic in the centre and south
Portugal, from the 1970s to the present.
In this almost 50-year journey, we will highlight the main archaeologists, scientific studies and archaeological sites that contributed most to the study of this specific chrono-cultural moment, as well as the methodologies adopted and the main goals of
the scientific quiz that guided all archaeological actions during the research.
Neolithic societies, on the other hand this moment is still associated to a lack of scientific knowledge, in opposition to the other
Neolithic phases (Early and Late Neolithic).
This paper presents, in a historiographical perspective, the research progress about the Middle Neolithic in the centre and south
Portugal, from the 1970s to the present.
In this almost 50-year journey, we will highlight the main archaeologists, scientific studies and archaeological sites that contributed most to the study of this specific chrono-cultural moment, as well as the methodologies adopted and the main goals of
the scientific quiz that guided all archaeological actions during the research.
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In the scientific debate about the origins of funerary Megalithism in Westen Iberia, one of the main topics in discussion is related with the limited knowledge about the settlements places of the communities that had constructed and used... more
In the scientific debate about the origins of funerary Megalithism in Westen Iberia, one of the main topics in discussion is related with the limited knowledge about the settlements places of the communities that had constructed and used these monuments.
Starting from the available chronometric record, there is no evidence that in the Centre and South Portugal, the start of Funerary Megalithism starts before ~ 3700-3300 cal BC, a moment that Rui Bonaventura called Phase 1 - “Pre idol-plaques” (Boaventura, 2009).
In chrono-cultural terms, this time space seems to fit in a 2nd phase of the Middle Neolithic. At this moment, a set of human behaviours occurs with deep changes of social systems and with huge symbolic complexity, visible, mainly, in the selection and anthropic transformation of a landscape and the construction of social memories.
The Middle Neolithic in the Western Iberia, in its 2nd phase (2nd and 3rd quarter of the 4th millennium cal BC), seems to correspond to a moment of stabilization and uniformity, with a collective knowledge, culturally recognized by human groups who occupy a large territory, sharing an increasingly common identity. It is between in this dynamic that the megalithic funerary monuments emerged, in a phenomenon that belongs to the 2nd phase of the Middle Neolithic, and which also defines the beginning, in chronological terms, of this moment.
Starting from the available empirical data and with the beginning of the funerary Megalithism as main analysing topic, this paper will focus essentially on the contemporary settlement places, highlighting two main elements: Chronology and Material Culture.
Starting from the available chronometric record, there is no evidence that in the Centre and South Portugal, the start of Funerary Megalithism starts before ~ 3700-3300 cal BC, a moment that Rui Bonaventura called Phase 1 - “Pre idol-plaques” (Boaventura, 2009).
In chrono-cultural terms, this time space seems to fit in a 2nd phase of the Middle Neolithic. At this moment, a set of human behaviours occurs with deep changes of social systems and with huge symbolic complexity, visible, mainly, in the selection and anthropic transformation of a landscape and the construction of social memories.
The Middle Neolithic in the Western Iberia, in its 2nd phase (2nd and 3rd quarter of the 4th millennium cal BC), seems to correspond to a moment of stabilization and uniformity, with a collective knowledge, culturally recognized by human groups who occupy a large territory, sharing an increasingly common identity. It is between in this dynamic that the megalithic funerary monuments emerged, in a phenomenon that belongs to the 2nd phase of the Middle Neolithic, and which also defines the beginning, in chronological terms, of this moment.
Starting from the available empirical data and with the beginning of the funerary Megalithism as main analysing topic, this paper will focus essentially on the contemporary settlement places, highlighting two main elements: Chronology and Material Culture.
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The reflection that is presented here seeks to discuss the roles and social functions that the archaeological heritage plays or does not play in Portugal within the framework of the complex relationships that are established between... more
The reflection that is presented here seeks to discuss the roles and social functions that the archaeological heritage plays or does not play in Portugal within the framework of the complex relationships that are established between archaeological sites and contemporary societies, using as a case study the Chalcolithic settlement of Vila Nova de S. Pedro (Azambuja / Portugal).
Two key topics will be discussed:
1º - the scientific, social and quantitative role of the more than 30,000 archaeological sites inventoried in the Endovélico database - Archaeological Information and Management System.
2 - The study of the case of Vila Nova de São Pedro, a reference site for European prehistory during much of the 20th century, but despite its loss of scientific prominence, has remained a significant archaeological site in the landscape with which populations maintain ties emotions.
Two key topics will be discussed:
1º - the scientific, social and quantitative role of the more than 30,000 archaeological sites inventoried in the Endovélico database - Archaeological Information and Management System.
2 - The study of the case of Vila Nova de São Pedro, a reference site for European prehistory during much of the 20th century, but despite its loss of scientific prominence, has remained a significant archaeological site in the landscape with which populations maintain ties emotions.
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The aim of this paper is to provide a summarized overview of the scientific research, developed in the past 20 years, about the early stages of the Neolithic in the Southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. These themes will be approached from... more
The aim of this paper is to provide a summarized overview of the scientific research, developed in the past 20 years, about the early stages of the Neolithic in the Southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. These themes will be approached from 4 main topics: settlement patterns and their geomorphological location; absolute date and chronology; archaeographic record and material culture; transition models and cultural issues.
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In 2009, the archaeological surveys developed in the Praça do Comércio (Lisbon) (SIMTEJO) uncovered a number of different archaeological realities that allow us to better understand this urban space evolution. One of the most significant... more
In 2009, the archaeological surveys developed in the Praça do Comércio (Lisbon) (SIMTEJO) uncovered a number of different archaeological realities that allow us to better understand this urban space evolution. One of the most significant archaeological remains identified was a post-earthquake (1755) landfill, exclusively filled with Chinese porcelain of the first half of the eighteenth century. Although only a part of the findings was recovered, there is still a large number of Chinese porcelain sherds to be studied, reflecting the Portuguese trade dynamics and the elite’s consumption during the first half of the eighteenth century.
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In 2009, the archaeological work developed in the Praça do Comércio (Lisbon, Portugal) (SIMTEJO/ CRIVARQUE) allowed to observe a number of archaeological realities that will help to characterize the coast line of this part of Lisbon city... more
In 2009, the archaeological work developed in the Praça do Comércio (Lisbon, Portugal) (SIMTEJO/ CRIVARQUE) allowed to observe a number of archaeological realities that will help to characterize the coast line of this part of Lisbon city and understand the evolution of this urban space, political and social center of Portugal since the 16th century. In this paper, we intend to present a set of archaeological structures, identified during the archaeological work, which, for their localization and architecture, seems to be part of the old fort located in the center of the Terreiro do Paço coastline, named Baluarte.
Its characterization will allow a historical view of the urban environment in the riverfront, in the capital of the Portuguese Empire, before the reconstruction of Lisbon following the Earthquake of 1755.
Its characterization will allow a historical view of the urban environment in the riverfront, in the capital of the Portuguese Empire, before the reconstruction of Lisbon following the Earthquake of 1755.
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The Moita do Ourives site is located on a Quaternary terrace of the left bank of the lower Tagus. Quartz and quartzite are abundant in these siliciclastic deposits, and were knapped expediently to produce flakes and cobble tools. Flint... more
The Moita do Ourives site is located on a Quaternary terrace of the left bank of the lower Tagus. Quartz and quartzite are abundant in these siliciclastic deposits, and were knapped expediently to produce flakes and cobble tools. Flint sources are unknown in the left bank of the Tagus. Therefore, here, flint can be used as a proxy for regional and long distance raw-material procurement, contributing to the understanding of the circulation routes, economy and social dynamics of the area’s prehistoric communities.
Moita do Ourives yielded Upper Cenomanian flint from sources in secondary position located in the siliciclastic deposits of the right bank of the Tagus. Oxfordian flint from the Nabão river, located more than 90 km to the North, as well as jasper, where the closest known source is located to the South, in the Sado river basin, have also been identified.
Moita do Ourives yielded Upper Cenomanian flint from sources in secondary position located in the siliciclastic deposits of the right bank of the Tagus. Oxfordian flint from the Nabão river, located more than 90 km to the North, as well as jasper, where the closest known source is located to the South, in the Sado river basin, have also been identified.
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This paper presents the first results of the research project “Vila Nova de São Pedro, again in the 3rd millennium», which seeks, in different ways, the construction of a new narrative for the Vila Nova de São Pedro archaeological site,... more
This paper presents the first results of the research project “Vila Nova de São Pedro, again in the 3rd millennium», which seeks, in different ways, the construction of a new narrative for the Vila Nova de São Pedro archaeological site, and putting it in the scientific discussion about the Chalcolithic’s social landscapes, from the review of the fieldwork data, the synthesis of information already produced and the development of future research lines using multidisciplinary analysis methodologies.
In the last years, the settlement patterns designed for the Chalcolithic have suffered a deep transformation and the distinct role that has been recently attributed to these large fortified settlements requires the production of new information about territories, resources, mobilities, and social identities that are intended to explain Vila Nova de São Pedro.
In the last years, the settlement patterns designed for the Chalcolithic have suffered a deep transformation and the distinct role that has been recently attributed to these large fortified settlements requires the production of new information about territories, resources, mobilities, and social identities that are intended to explain Vila Nova de São Pedro.
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In 2016, the Association of Portuguese Archaeologists submitted a research project for the Chalcolithic settlement of Vila Nova de São Pedro (Azambuja, Portugal), with the aim of value, through scientific knowledge, an archaeological site... more
In 2016, the Association of Portuguese Archaeologists submitted a research project for the Chalcolithic settlement of Vila Nova de São Pedro (Azambuja, Portugal), with the aim of value, through scientific knowledge, an archaeological site with a great prominence in the historiographic development of the Portuguese archaeology. The purpose of this paper is present the content, context and the main goals of this project, corresponding to the technical-scientific component submitted to the evaluation of the Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage. Keywords: Vila Nova de São Pedro, Association of Portuguese Archaeologists, Carmo Archeological Museum, 3 rd millennium.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Museum Studies, History of Museums, Neolithic Archaeology, and 10 moreNeolithic & Chalcolithic Archaeology, Chalcolithic Archaeology, Prehistoric Fortification (Archaeology), Museology, Fortified Settlements (Archaeology), Arqueologia, Patrimonio Cultural, Museum and Heritage Studies, Museus, and Turismo Cultural
The aim of this text is to present the main results of the analysis of the pottery production from the Neolithic settlement Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal). This pottery set is quite homogenous with poor typological diversity. The... more
The aim of this text is to present the main results of the analysis of the pottery production from the Neolithic settlement Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal). This pottery set is quite homogenous with poor typological diversity. The identified phases of their technological process suggest that they were developed in the settlement area or in neighboring zones.
The large presence of undecorated pottery and the significant presence of decorated sherds with an incised line below the rim allowed put the human occupation of Monte da Foz 1 by the end of the 5th millennium BC.
The full study of this collection is a contribution to the understanding of the pottery production during the late phases of the Early Neolithic, in transition to the Middle Neolithic, between the 2nd half of the 5th millennium and the beginnings of the 4th millennium BC.
The large presence of undecorated pottery and the significant presence of decorated sherds with an incised line below the rim allowed put the human occupation of Monte da Foz 1 by the end of the 5th millennium BC.
The full study of this collection is a contribution to the understanding of the pottery production during the late phases of the Early Neolithic, in transition to the Middle Neolithic, between the 2nd half of the 5th millennium and the beginnings of the 4th millennium BC.
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Lapa dos Louções is located in Serra de São Mamede, near the village of Esperança, in Arron-ches. Despite being known since the 60s, the iconographic repertoire remains practically unknown, without a systematic study of the existing... more
Lapa dos Louções is located in Serra de São Mamede, near the village of Esperança, in Arron-ches. Despite being known since the 60s, the iconographic repertoire remains practically unknown, without a systematic study of the existing schematic motifs. These integrate the painted schematic rock art cycle of the Iberian Peninsula, being part of the group of rock shelters that form the Arronches's cluster.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Rock Art (Archaeology), Neolithic Archaeology, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Archaeology, and 24 moreNeolithic Europe, Modern human origins, Paleolithic art, rock art, Arqueología, Prehistoric Rock Art, Neolithic, Rock Art, Arte Rupestre, Arqueologia, Arte esquemática, Neolithic & Chalcolithic enclosures, Calcolithic, Calcolítico, Neolítico, Rock art research, Schematic Rock Art; Atlantic Rock Art; Arte Rupestre de Lanhelas, Arte Atlântica, Arte Esquemática, Landscape and Rock Art, Neolitico, Arte Rupestre Prehistórico, Arte Rupestre Esquemático, Schematic Rock Art, Arte Esquemático, Rock Art Study, Arte Rupestre Pre-esquemático, and Arte Prehistórico Esquemático
In the last decades, archaeological research around the Neolithic societies has, following a global trend of Western Science, used the analytical tools of the hard sciences as a major tool to analyze social phenomena. The increase of the... more
In the last decades, archaeological research around the Neolithic societies has, following a global trend of Western Science, used the analytical tools of the hard sciences as a major tool to analyze social phenomena. The increase of the Laboratory’s role in archaeological explanation, a predictable out coming of Processual Archaeology, however should happen within a wider range of analytical methodologies where social sciences should be also present. Concerning the origins of food production societies, the still difficult perception of social mechanisms engage in the transition of hunter-gatherers to agro-pastoralist societies requires a cross reflection from different branches of science in order to understand how, and why, people and things moved in the Past, how economic and symbolic landscapes were designed, and how demographic transitions were achieved. Bringing the social issue into the debate as a major question to archaeologist and debating also some historiographic features of the archaeological discourse in a moment when Horizon 2020 is being implemented are these text goals.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Landscape Archaeology, Migration, Neolithic Archaeology, and 16 moreInternational Migration, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Archaeology, Migration Studies, Transnational migration, Neolithic Transition, Neolithic Europe, Prehistory, Arqueología, Neolithic, Arqueologia, Neolítico, NEOLÍTICO ANTIGUO, NEOLÏTICO FINAL - CALCOLÏTICO, Neolitico, Neolitico finale - Eneolitico, Italia centrale, ceramica, and Prehistoria, Neolítico, Mesolítico
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The final phases of the Early Neolithic and the transition towards the Middle Neolithic are problematics still far from definition. In terms of chronology, it seems certain that the Middle Neolithic transition starts during the second... more
The final phases of the Early Neolithic and the transition towards the Middle Neolithic are problematics still far from definition. In terms of chronology, it seems certain that the Middle Neolithic transition starts during the second half of the 5th millennium, and ends by the time of the construction of the first megalithic monuments in the 4th millennium cal BC. The data reported in archaeological sites framed in this stage seem to show a certain uniformity in material culture. Similar archaeological records are known in different geological contexts, from Estremadura, to Lower Tagus Valley, Southwest Coast and Central Alentejo, demonstrating, thereby, the existence of communities with a strong dynamic movement and interaction between them.
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The techno-typological analysis of the culture material recovered from the archaeological excavation in Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal), allowed to put the human occupation in the late phases of the Early Neolithic, in transition to... more
The techno-typological analysis of the culture material recovered from the archaeological excavation in Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal), allowed to put the human occupation in the late phases of the Early Neolithic, in transition to the Middle Neolithic, between the 2nd half of the 5th millennium and the beginning of the 4th millennium BC.
The creation of a narrow incised line, just below and parallel to the rim, is the only decorative motif recognized in Monte da Foz 1 that allows to mention the presence of a clearly patterned decorative system.
The significant presence of this decorative motif in the universe of decorated pottery, as well as the scientific importance attributed to their presence (or absence) in the archaeological record of several domestic occupations of this particular chrono-cultural period, requires a reflection on elements that are still far from definition, such as its chronological and cultural meaning.
The creation of a narrow incised line, just below and parallel to the rim, is the only decorative motif recognized in Monte da Foz 1 that allows to mention the presence of a clearly patterned decorative system.
The significant presence of this decorative motif in the universe of decorated pottery, as well as the scientific importance attributed to their presence (or absence) in the archaeological record of several domestic occupations of this particular chrono-cultural period, requires a reflection on elements that are still far from definition, such as its chronological and cultural meaning.
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Muge is mostly known for the presence of numerous late Mesolithic shell-middens. Perhaps for this reason, archaeological researches have been oriented towards this particular matter – remaining information blanks regarding immediately... more
Muge is mostly known for the presence of numerous late Mesolithic shell-middens. Perhaps for this reason, archaeological researches have been oriented towards this particular matter – remaining information blanks regarding immediately subsequent periods. Recent field survey works have allowed to recognize that, beyond the Mesolithic shell-middens, we can also find an important space occupancy by the ancient peasant communities, right from Early Neolithic. However, these occupations are related to late Early Neolithic. Occupations related to the first Neolithic communities are only known to peripheral areas of the Mesolithic exploitation territories. It seems that there is a time gap between the last Mesolithic communities – that have persisted here, even after the beginning of the Neolithisation Process in other areas (Estremadura Limestone Massif), – and the first Neolithic communities to occupy this area. This contribution aims to present a chrono-cartographic overview of this area, defining the possible
space occupation diagrams since the last centuries of the 6th millennium BCE, without temporal (apparently only spatial) continuity with the Mesolithic shell-middens.
space occupation diagrams since the last centuries of the 6th millennium BCE, without temporal (apparently only spatial) continuity with the Mesolithic shell-middens.
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This paper aims to present an archaeological site located in Muge (Salvaterra de Magos, Portugal). According the analysis of the recovered material culture and the archaeological record known for the left bank of the lower Tagus valley,... more
This paper aims to present an archaeological site located in Muge (Salvaterra de Magos, Portugal). According the analysis of the recovered material culture and the archaeological record known for the left bank of the lower Tagus valley, we propose a crono-cultural and functional view for this site.
According to the surface data, Casas Velhas do Coelheiro seem to be a habitat occupied during the early stages of the Neolithic, in an area strongly connected with the last groups of hunter-gatherers and fishers of the Mesolithic.
According to the surface data, Casas Velhas do Coelheiro seem to be a habitat occupied during the early stages of the Neolithic, in an area strongly connected with the last groups of hunter-gatherers and fishers of the Mesolithic.
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The final phases of the Early Neolithic and the transition towards the Middle Neolithic are still poorly understood and often lack a systematic definition. In terms of chronology, it seems certain that the Middle Neolithic transition... more
The final phases of the Early Neolithic and the transition towards the Middle Neolithic are still poorly understood and often lack a systematic definition. In terms of chronology, it seems certain that the Middle Neolithic transition starts during the second half of the 5th millennium, and ends by the time of the construction of the first megalithic monuments in the 4th millennium cal BC. However, the difficulty to frame this period both in terms of chronological and cultural aspects reflects the lack of solid information that we still faced when it comes to the characterization of Middle Neolithic sites.
Up to now, the scientific debate has mainly focused on the analysis of neolithisation processes occurring between the second half of the 6th and the first half of the 5th millennium BC. As a consequence, the Middle Neolithic remains as an empty phase between two well-defined moments, the Early Neolithic, and the Late Neolithic.
Through the available empirical evidence, this paper aims to present a first reflection on elements which are in large still difficult to define, such as settlement patterns and resource exploitations developed by Middle Neolithic groups in southern Portugal.
Up to now, the scientific debate has mainly focused on the analysis of neolithisation processes occurring between the second half of the 6th and the first half of the 5th millennium BC. As a consequence, the Middle Neolithic remains as an empty phase between two well-defined moments, the Early Neolithic, and the Late Neolithic.
Through the available empirical evidence, this paper aims to present a first reflection on elements which are in large still difficult to define, such as settlement patterns and resource exploitations developed by Middle Neolithic groups in southern Portugal.
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Entre Janeiro e Setembro de 2009, no âmbito da Empreitada de Construção do Sistema de Intercepção e Câmara de Válvulas de Maré do Terreiro do Paço, a cargo da SIMTEJO, foram identificados vestígios arqueológicos que permitem recuar a... more
Entre Janeiro e Setembro de 2009, no âmbito da Empreitada de Construção do Sistema de Intercepção e Câmara de Válvulas de Maré do Terreiro do Paço, a cargo da SIMTEJO, foram identificados vestígios arqueológicos que permitem recuar a vivência, do espaço da actual Praça do Comércio, até meados do século XVII.
Durante a escavação de uma das caixas, a Caixa de Válvulas de Maré da Rua do Ouro identificaram-se e registaram-se alguns dos mais importantes vestígios relacionados com a frente ribeirinha lisboeta, pré-Terramoto de 1755. A sua identificação poderá esclarecer algumas dúvidas de natureza histórica e iconográfica, nomeadamente em torno da efectiva localização do Palácio Real, do Torreão Filipino e do Baluarte.
Durante a escavação de uma das caixas, a Caixa de Válvulas de Maré da Rua do Ouro identificaram-se e registaram-se alguns dos mais importantes vestígios relacionados com a frente ribeirinha lisboeta, pré-Terramoto de 1755. A sua identificação poderá esclarecer algumas dúvidas de natureza histórica e iconográfica, nomeadamente em torno da efectiva localização do Palácio Real, do Torreão Filipino e do Baluarte.
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The project "Minimization of Impacts on Cultural Heritage by the Implementing the Irrigation Block of Alfundão" developed by Edia SA and executed by CRIVARQUE Ltd., allowed the identification of a significant number of human occupations... more
The project "Minimization of Impacts on Cultural Heritage by the Implementing the Irrigation Block of Alfundão" developed by Edia SA and executed by CRIVARQUE Ltd., allowed the identification of a significant number of human occupations chronologically framed between the last quarter of the 4th millennium and the mid-3rd millennium BCE. Along the valley of the Alfundão River (Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal), were conducted preventive archaeological excavations that allowed the identification of human occupations characterized by areas composed of clusters of negative circular structures of variable diameter (pits). This type of structure is still lacking a precise functional definition, since they occur both in clearly residential spaces as, in contrast, in areas of obvious funerary character. The ambiguity and difficulty in characterizing these structures occur, similarly, at the level of the collected artifacts, in which we can observe, in some instances, artifacts of domestic use in conjunction with artifacts of votive features. Despite the artifactual homogeneity and, apparently, of the occupation strategies recognized in the various archaeological sites, its analysis is of significant importance for the characterization of the space utilization layouts by the ancient peasant societies of Southwestern Iberian Peninsula, mainly on a geographical and socio-cultural landscape marked by the presence of the settlements of Porto Torrão and Monte do Olival 1, both being about 6km distant from the study area. To characterize the functional typology of the sites identified in Alfundão will be one of its goals of this presentation. In this regard, we will seek to question and evaluate their specificity (small occupations) and, on the other hand, a possible monumentality in which the "different" sites represent, after all, an occupation of large geographic and social proportions, to the image of Port Torrão. The difficulty in measuring with scientific rigor this latter reading finds a clear obstacle in the limitations inherent to the type of archaeological intervention, where the excavated areas are of conditioned dimensions and were pre-set, regardless of the type of archaeological data that comes produced.
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In 2009, the archaeological work developed in Praça do Comércio (Lisbon) (SIMTEJO / CRIVARQUE) allowed to observe a number of archaeological remains that will help to understand the evolution of this urban space, political and social... more
In 2009, the archaeological work developed in Praça do Comércio (Lisbon) (SIMTEJO / CRIVARQUE) allowed to observe a number of archaeological remains that will help to understand the evolution of this urban space, political and social centre of Portugal since the 16th century.
During the opening of a ditch that crossed the Av. Ribeira das Naus, was identified a set of wooden stakes structured together. During their archaeological characterization we verified the presence of more stakes and another reality in stonework, related to the wood structure. These archaeological remains, covered by post-earthquake 1755 landfills, should correspond to a port structure, located in the ancient Terreiro do Paço, being their chronological definition as a task difficult to achieve.
During the opening of a ditch that crossed the Av. Ribeira das Naus, was identified a set of wooden stakes structured together. During their archaeological characterization we verified the presence of more stakes and another reality in stonework, related to the wood structure. These archaeological remains, covered by post-earthquake 1755 landfills, should correspond to a port structure, located in the ancient Terreiro do Paço, being their chronological definition as a task difficult to achieve.
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During the execution of the Bloco de Rega de Alfundão (Beja, Portugal), EDIA, S.A asigned to Crivarque Lda. a set of archaeological interventions. Diverse sites had been excavated. In the present text will be present the following... more
During the execution of the Bloco de Rega de Alfundão (Beja, Portugal), EDIA, S.A asigned to Crivarque Lda. a set of archaeological interventions. Diverse sites had been excavated. In the present text will be present the following occupations: “Malhada dos Carvalhos 1”, “Areias 5” and “Alto do Pilar 3”. In despite their different functionality and chronology, these places allow to certify the agricultural settlement of the Civitas of Pax Iulia. Geographically next, they make possible the increase of the existing empirical base, for the regional study of the Roman occupation which appears as an intense and well certified reality.
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In the framework of the project of EDIA, S.A. in Alfundão, several archaeological emergency excavations were conducted along the valley of Ribeira de Alfundão (Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal), enabling to identify occupations... more
In the framework of the project of EDIA, S.A. in Alfundão, several archaeological emergency excavations were conducted along the valley of Ribeira de Alfundão (Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal), enabling to identify occupations characterized by clusters of negative structures (pits and “ditches”), chronologically framed between the last quarter of the 4th millennium and the mid 3rd millenium cal BC. One of the goals of this paper will be the attempt to characterize the functional typology of the sites identified in Alfundão. Regarding this matter, it will be sought to question and evaluate their singularity (minor occupations?) or, on the other hand, an eventual monumentality in which the “distinct” sites ultimately represent an occupation of large geographical and social proportions, similar to the “nearby” Porto Torrão.
Research Interests: Prehistoric Archaeology, Pottery (Archaeology), Neolithic Archaeology, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Archaeology, Chalcolithic Archaeology, and 10 moreLandscapes in prehistory, Iberian Prehistory (Archaeology), Prehistory, Arqueología, Neolithic, Arqueologia, Prehistoria, Calcolítico, Neolítico, and Pits (Archaeology)
The occupation of Monte da Foz was defined from the late phases of the early Neolithic in transition to the middle Neolithic which suggests the time frame of the 2nd half of the Vth millennium and the beginnings of the IVth millennium... more
The occupation of Monte da Foz was defined from the late phases of the early Neolithic in transition to the middle Neolithic which suggests the time frame of the 2nd half of the Vth millennium
and the beginnings of the IVth millennium BC. This figure is based on the following facts: the major presence of undecorated pottery; the importance of ceramic containers decorated with an incised line below the rim; the preference of a macro industry of flakes and borers, using local raw materials (quartzite and quartz); the existence of a flint industry that produced blades, bladelets and geometric armatures represented by segments and trapezes, combined with a short occupation strategy.
The transition of the evolved early Neolithic to the middle Neolithic is still not fully defined. Most probably this transition occurred from the 2nd half of the Vth millennium cal BC until the construction of the first megalithic monuments in IVth millennium.
According to the material culture, the group that occupied Monte da Foz I could be, economically and socially, connected to the neolithisation process, within an overall framework of rupture with the Mesolithic.
and the beginnings of the IVth millennium BC. This figure is based on the following facts: the major presence of undecorated pottery; the importance of ceramic containers decorated with an incised line below the rim; the preference of a macro industry of flakes and borers, using local raw materials (quartzite and quartz); the existence of a flint industry that produced blades, bladelets and geometric armatures represented by segments and trapezes, combined with a short occupation strategy.
The transition of the evolved early Neolithic to the middle Neolithic is still not fully defined. Most probably this transition occurred from the 2nd half of the Vth millennium cal BC until the construction of the first megalithic monuments in IVth millennium.
According to the material culture, the group that occupied Monte da Foz I could be, economically and socially, connected to the neolithisation process, within an overall framework of rupture with the Mesolithic.
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Results of archaeological excavations carried out in 2010 at Avenida da Ribeira das Naus (Lisbon) during construction of the water and sanitation system by the river. The identified structure could be related to the dam of the old Arsenal... more
Results of archaeological excavations carried out in 2010 at Avenida da Ribeira das Naus (Lisbon) during construction of the water and sanitation system by the river. The identified structure could be related to the dam of the old Arsenal da Marinha, the first Portuguese dry dock for shipbuilding and repair. The new data help shed light on the location and real size of this important shipyard which operated from the end of the 18th to the first half of the 20th century.
Résultats de la fouille archéologique réalisée en 2010 sur l’Avenue da Ribeira das Naus (Lisbonne), dans l’accompagnement de travaux d’assainissement basique des berges de la ville. On a identifié une structure qui pourrait être liée à la digue de l’ancien Arsenal de la marine, qui a structuré les premiers docs hors eau portugais destinés à la construction et à la réparation navale. Les nouvelles données contribuent à clarifier et détailler la localisation et la dimension réelle de ce monumental et important complexe naval, opérationnel entre la fin du XVIIIème siècle et la première moitié du XXème siècle.
Résultats de la fouille archéologique réalisée en 2010 sur l’Avenue da Ribeira das Naus (Lisbonne), dans l’accompagnement de travaux d’assainissement basique des berges de la ville. On a identifié une structure qui pourrait être liée à la digue de l’ancien Arsenal de la marine, qui a structuré les premiers docs hors eau portugais destinés à la construction et à la réparation navale. Les nouvelles données contribuent à clarifier et détailler la localisation et la dimension réelle de ce monumental et important complexe naval, opérationnel entre la fin du XVIIIème siècle et la première moitié du XXème siècle.
Research Interests: Naval Architecture, Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, and 11 moreNaval Warfare, Naval History, Maritime Communications, Biblical Archaeology, Urban archaeology, Nautical Archaeology, Arqueología, Arqueologia, Archeologia urbana, Seafaring, and Preclassical Seafaring
"This paper presents the results of an emergency excavation carried out in 2009 of a Roman grave in Malhada dos Carvalhos 1 (Ferreira do Alentejo - Beja, Portugal). The fieldwork allowed to recognize a primary burial of a single... more
"This paper presents the results of an emergency excavation carried out in 2009 of a Roman grave in Malhada dos Carvalhos 1 (Ferreira do Alentejo - Beja, Portugal). The fieldwork allowed to recognize a primary burial of a single individual, belonging to a child with about four years old.
The recovered votive deposit puts the archaeological context between the Ist century and the beginning of the IInd century BC, contemporary of the use of necropolis of Valdoca and Monte do Farrobo, located in the mining area of Aljustrel, south of the territory where Malhada dos Carvalhos 1 is located, and where the Roman presence is well documented."
The recovered votive deposit puts the archaeological context between the Ist century and the beginning of the IInd century BC, contemporary of the use of necropolis of Valdoca and Monte do Farrobo, located in the mining area of Aljustrel, south of the territory where Malhada dos Carvalhos 1 is located, and where the Roman presence is well documented."
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The aim of this text is to present the flaked industry of Early Neolithic habitat of Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal). This industry main goal was the production of a macro industry of flakes and borers, using local raw materials... more
The aim of this text is to present the flaked industry of Early Neolithic habitat of Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal). This industry main goal was the production of a macro industry of flakes and borers, using local raw materials (quartzite and quartz). With a lower weight of presences, it was, also, possible to observe the existence of a flint laminary industry, which brought out an interesting number of blades, bladelets and geometric arma¬tures represented by segments and trapezes. This study allows to contribute for the under¬standing of the lithic production during the late phases of the Early Neolithic, in transition to the Middle Neolithic.
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Results of archaeological excavations carried out in 2009 at Praça do Comércio (Lisbon, Portugal) during construction of the water and sanitation system by the river. The identified structure is related to an old wharf addorsed to a large... more
Results of archaeological excavations carried out in 2009 at Praça do Comércio (Lisbon, Portugal) during construction of the water and sanitation system by the river. The identified structure is related to an old wharf addorsed to a large wall probably built in the 17th century, remaining in activity until the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. Its characterization will allow a historical view of the urban environment in the riverfront, in the capital of the Portuguese Empire, before the reconstruction of Lisbon following the Earthquake of 1755.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Urbanism (Archaeology), Urban History, Archaeological Fieldwork, Urban archaeology, and 12 moreArqueología, Arqueología histórica, Arqueologia Medieval, Lisbon (Portugal), Arqueologia, Cidade de Lisboa, Urbanismo Lisboa, Lisboa urbanismo arquitectura, Medieval and Early Modern Archaeology, Arqueología Medieval y Moderna, Lisboa, and arqueologia Moderna e Contemporânea
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"In 2004, an archaeological rescue excavation took place in Beja (Av. Miguel Fernandes) identifying a set of 137 silos. These were situated outside of the ancient city walls and its chronology is fit in the Christian Medieval period. Its... more
"In 2004, an archaeological rescue excavation took place in Beja (Av. Miguel Fernandes) identifying a set of 137 silos. These were situated outside of the ancient city walls and its chronology is fit in the Christian Medieval period. Its primary function was of storage containers for cereal.
After the end of this activity, were filled, during the XVth and XVIth centuries, with materials of several typologies."
After the end of this activity, were filled, during the XVth and XVIth centuries, with materials of several typologies."
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The archaeological site of Ponta da Azambuja 3 was identified during an emergency archaeological fieldwork, developed by the project “Aproveitamento Hidroagrícola de Monte Novo (EDIA, SA)”. It is characterized by the presence of an... more
The archaeological site of Ponta da Azambuja 3 was identified during an emergency archaeological fieldwork, developed by the project “Aproveitamento Hidroagrícola de Monte Novo (EDIA, SA)”.
It is characterized by the presence of an isolated pottery vessel, intentional deposited close to the Azambuja River.
The presence of isolated vessels, apparently, non-associated with other archaeological artifacts or structures, deposited near water lines, is not an unusual situation in the context of the ancient peasant societies, in the current Portuguese territory and in other parts of Europe.
This paper discusses the rescue excavation methodology, highlighting the geomorphological analysis of the site and its crono-cultural integration.
It is characterized by the presence of an isolated pottery vessel, intentional deposited close to the Azambuja River.
The presence of isolated vessels, apparently, non-associated with other archaeological artifacts or structures, deposited near water lines, is not an unusual situation in the context of the ancient peasant societies, in the current Portuguese territory and in other parts of Europe.
This paper discusses the rescue excavation methodology, highlighting the geomorphological analysis of the site and its crono-cultural integration.
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"This article presents the main goals of a research project design to study the Neolithisation process in lower Tagus valley left bank. This area, occupied by late Mesolithic hunter-gatherers at least until 6300 BP, was traditionally seen... more
"This article presents the main goals of a research project design to study the Neolithisation process in lower Tagus valley left bank. This area, occupied by late Mesolithic hunter-gatherers at least until 6300 BP, was traditionally seen as a “no-man’s land” during Neolithic period.
Agro-pastoralist communities are established in nearby Estremadura limestone caves and rock-shelters since 6400 BP and in granite plains of central Alentejo at least since 6000 BP.
New data brought out by recent works in this area – surveying projects and rescue excavations – have revealed, based upon typological criteria since no absolute date is available for the moment, an Middle Neolithic settlement – Moita do Ourives.
We will discuss the main results of the 2004/ 2006 fieldwork and giving a special attention to material cultural, habitat structures and stratigraphic sequences."
Agro-pastoralist communities are established in nearby Estremadura limestone caves and rock-shelters since 6400 BP and in granite plains of central Alentejo at least since 6000 BP.
New data brought out by recent works in this area – surveying projects and rescue excavations – have revealed, based upon typological criteria since no absolute date is available for the moment, an Middle Neolithic settlement – Moita do Ourives.
We will discuss the main results of the 2004/ 2006 fieldwork and giving a special attention to material cultural, habitat structures and stratigraphic sequences."
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This article presents the main goals of a research project design to study the neolithisation process in lower Tagus valley left bank (NAM). This area, occupied by late Mesolithic hunter-gatherers at least until 6300 BP, was traditionally... more
This article presents the main goals of a research project design to study the neolithisation process in lower Tagus valley left bank (NAM). This area, occupied by late Mesolithic hunter-gatherers at least until 6300 BP, was traditionally seen as a “no-man’s land” during Neolithic period.
Agro-pastoralist communities were settled in nearby Estremadura limestone caves and rock-shelters since 6400 BP and in granite plains of central Alentejo at least since 6000 BP.
New data brought out by recent works in the area – surveying projects and rescue excavations – have revealed, based upon typological criteria since no absolute date is available for the moment, an Early and Middle Neolithic settlement (Casas Velhas da Coelheira, Vala Real, Monte da Foz I, Moita do Ourives).
Using these, still preliminary, data we will discuss some main cultural and chronological issues linking last hunter-gathered societies and first agro-pastoralist groups in southern Portugal and connections between littoral and in-land Neolithic communities.
Agro-pastoralist communities were settled in nearby Estremadura limestone caves and rock-shelters since 6400 BP and in granite plains of central Alentejo at least since 6000 BP.
New data brought out by recent works in the area – surveying projects and rescue excavations – have revealed, based upon typological criteria since no absolute date is available for the moment, an Early and Middle Neolithic settlement (Casas Velhas da Coelheira, Vala Real, Monte da Foz I, Moita do Ourives).
Using these, still preliminary, data we will discuss some main cultural and chronological issues linking last hunter-gathered societies and first agro-pastoralist groups in southern Portugal and connections between littoral and in-land Neolithic communities.
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"The prehistoric occupation of Alto de Santo Antão (Óbidos): Preliminary data of the emergency archaeological intervention This paper presents the archaeological site of Alto de Santo Antão, identified during an emergency... more
"The prehistoric occupation of Alto de Santo Antão (Óbidos): Preliminary data of the emergency archaeological intervention
This paper presents the archaeological site of Alto de Santo Antão, identified during an emergency archaeological intervention. The site is located on a top of a mount known as Penedo das Gralhas or Outeiro de Santo Antão (Óbidos), due to the church devoted to that saint.
The material culture seems to place this site in the human communities of the so-called “Chalcolithic of Portuguese Extremadura”, but, it is important to note that the study so far is too restrictive and limitative, and developments of concrete scientific results are needed.
The authors also wish to emphasise the importance of this site that as been threatened of destruction year by year due to the religious activities on the top of the hill."
This paper presents the archaeological site of Alto de Santo Antão, identified during an emergency archaeological intervention. The site is located on a top of a mount known as Penedo das Gralhas or Outeiro de Santo Antão (Óbidos), due to the church devoted to that saint.
The material culture seems to place this site in the human communities of the so-called “Chalcolithic of Portuguese Extremadura”, but, it is important to note that the study so far is too restrictive and limitative, and developments of concrete scientific results are needed.
The authors also wish to emphasise the importance of this site that as been threatened of destruction year by year due to the religious activities on the top of the hill."
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"Methodology and results of the excavations of a Medieval and Modern necropolis during archaeological rescue work around the São João dos Montes church (Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal) The findings are from between the XIVth and XXth... more
"Methodology and results of the excavations of a Medieval and Modern necropolis during archaeological rescue work around the São João dos Montes church (Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal) The findings are from between the XIVth and XXth centuries, including metal, pottery and other artifacts clearly related with the burials and ossuaries.
Méthodologie et résultats des fouille de la nécropole médiévale et moderne, pendant les travaux de sauvetage archéologiques autour de la église São João dos Montes (Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal) Les résultats sont d'entre les XIVème et XXème siècles, incluant des métaux, de céramique et d'autres objets en association avec le enterrements et des ossuaires."
Méthodologie et résultats des fouille de la nécropole médiévale et moderne, pendant les travaux de sauvetage archéologiques autour de la église São João dos Montes (Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal) Les résultats sont d'entre les XIVème et XXème siècles, incluant des métaux, de céramique et d'autres objets en association avec le enterrements et des ossuaires."
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In 2004, an archaeological rescue excavation took place in Beja (Av. Miguel Fernandes) identifying a set of 137 silos. These were situated outside of the ancient city walls and its chronology is fit in the Christian Medieval period. The... more
In 2004, an archaeological rescue excavation took place in Beja (Av. Miguel Fernandes) identifying a set of 137 silos. These were situated outside of the ancient city walls and its chronology is fit in the Christian Medieval period. The archaeological record is characterized by a large number of archaeological materials of several typologies.
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A new research project on Vila Nova de São Pedro (Azambuja, Portugal) developed by Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses, in 2014, started with a review of all the bibliography published related to the site, using new data to understand... more
A new research project on Vila Nova de São Pedro (Azambuja, Portugal) developed by Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses, in 2014, started with a review of all the bibliography published related to the site, using new data to understand the results of old archaeological excavations.
The descriptions and graphic information produced throughout the 30’s - 60’s excavations carried out by Afonso do Paço and Eugénio Jalhay were examined in detail and what was described, in the bibliography, as VNSP’s foundational deposit, after a careful analysis of what Paço described about its finding context (1943-44), points to the existence of at least one ditch in VNSP.
On this ditch were deposited animal bones and a complete pottery vessel that may correspond to a foundational deposit, or just part of a ditch intentional fulfilling process. This bibliographic analysis, seen as a new empirical approach to archaeological and conceptual reality of the ditch enclosures, allowed the possible identification of one of the few prehistoric ditches located in the north of Tagus River.
The existence of, at least, one ditch previous to the walls in VNSP makes this settlement’s history even more complex than it was previously assumed.
The descriptions and graphic information produced throughout the 30’s - 60’s excavations carried out by Afonso do Paço and Eugénio Jalhay were examined in detail and what was described, in the bibliography, as VNSP’s foundational deposit, after a careful analysis of what Paço described about its finding context (1943-44), points to the existence of at least one ditch in VNSP.
On this ditch were deposited animal bones and a complete pottery vessel that may correspond to a foundational deposit, or just part of a ditch intentional fulfilling process. This bibliographic analysis, seen as a new empirical approach to archaeological and conceptual reality of the ditch enclosures, allowed the possible identification of one of the few prehistoric ditches located in the north of Tagus River.
The existence of, at least, one ditch previous to the walls in VNSP makes this settlement’s history even more complex than it was previously assumed.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Neolithic Archaeology, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Archaeology, and 11 moreChalcolithic Archaeology, Prehistory, Neolithic, History of Archaeology, Arqueologia, Neolithic & Chalcolithic enclosures, Calcolithic, Calcolítico, Enclosure, Prehistoric Ditched Enclosures, and História da Arqueologia
The techno-typological analysis of the culture material recovered from the archaeological excavation in Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal), allowed to put the human occupation in the late phases of the Early Neolithic, in transition to... more
The techno-typological analysis of the culture material recovered from the archaeological excavation in Monte da Foz 1 (Benavente, Portugal), allowed to put the human occupation in the late phases of the Early Neolithic, in transition to the Middle Neolithic, between the 2nd half of the 5th millennium and the beginnings of the 4th millennium BC.
The creation of a narrow incised line, just below and parallel to the rim, is the only decorative motif, in sufficient number, recognized in Monte da Foz 1 that allows to mention the presence of a clearly patterned decorative system.
The significant presence of this decorative motif in the universe of decorated pottery, as well as the scientific importance attributed to their presence (or absence) in the archaeological record of several domestic occupations of this particular chrono-cultural period, requires a reflection on elements that are still far from definition, such as its chronological and cultural meaning.
The creation of a narrow incised line, just below and parallel to the rim, is the only decorative motif, in sufficient number, recognized in Monte da Foz 1 that allows to mention the presence of a clearly patterned decorative system.
The significant presence of this decorative motif in the universe of decorated pottery, as well as the scientific importance attributed to their presence (or absence) in the archaeological record of several domestic occupations of this particular chrono-cultural period, requires a reflection on elements that are still far from definition, such as its chronological and cultural meaning.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Pottery (Archaeology), Ceramics (Ceramics), Neolithic Archaeology, and 9 moreCeramic Analysis (Archaeology), Neolithic Europe, Prehistory, Arqueología, Ceramics, Early Neolithic pottery technology, Arqueologia, Early Neolithic, Middle Neolithic, Late Neolithic, and Pottery technology and function
The archaeological site of Ponta da Azambuja 3 was identified during an emergency archaeological fieldwork, developed by the project “Aproveitamento Hidroagrícola de Monte Novo (EDIA, SA)”. It is characterized by the presence of an... more
The archaeological site of Ponta da Azambuja 3 was identified during an emergency archaeological fieldwork, developed by the project “Aproveitamento Hidroagrícola de Monte Novo (EDIA, SA)”.
It is characterized by the presence of an isolated pottery vessel, intentional deposited close to the Azambuja River.
The presence of isolated vessels, apparently, non-associated with other archaeological artifacts or structures, deposited near water lines, is not an unusual situation in the context of the ancient peasant societies, in the current Portuguese territory and in other parts of Europe.
This paper discusses the rescue excavation methodology, highlighting the geomorphological analysis of the site and its crono-cultural integration.
It is characterized by the presence of an isolated pottery vessel, intentional deposited close to the Azambuja River.
The presence of isolated vessels, apparently, non-associated with other archaeological artifacts or structures, deposited near water lines, is not an unusual situation in the context of the ancient peasant societies, in the current Portuguese territory and in other parts of Europe.
This paper discusses the rescue excavation methodology, highlighting the geomorphological analysis of the site and its crono-cultural integration.
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Las actas que aquí presentamos recogen las comunicaciones y debates que tuvieron lugar durante estas VII Jornadas. Esperamos sinceramente que su lectura profundice en los interesantes planteamientos que allí se hicieron y que puedan... more
Las actas que aquí presentamos recogen las comunicaciones y debates que tuvieron lugar durante estas VII Jornadas. Esperamos sinceramente que su lectura profundice en los interesantes planteamientos que allí se hicieron y que puedan servir para consolidar un evento que, consideramos, es tan necesario y está tan vigente como la propia Arqueología.