- Archeometry, Aegean Archaeology, Mediterranean Archeology, the island of Crete, Nuragic Archaeology, Pottery technology and function, Prehistory, Prehistoric Archaeology, and 23 moreArchaeological Science, Archaeological Chemistry, Archaeometry, Mediterranean prehistory, Pottery (Archaeology), Experimental Archaeology, Mineralogy, Punic terracottas, Levantine Archaeology, Archeologia Fenicio-Punica E Nuragica in Sardegna, Archaeology, Ancient History, Egyptology, Cultural Anthropology, Tecnology, Greek Archaeology, Bronze Age Europe (Archaeology), Ceramic Analysis (Archaeology), Ceramics (Archaeology), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectroscopy, XRD Crystallography, Iron Age pottery, and Phoenician Punic Archaeologyedit
After ten years of research at S. Imbenia (Alghero-Sardinia) this paper looks at the site as a productive commercial and political site. The contribution of L. Sanna on 3D and photogrammetry, of Beatrice De Rosa on pottery technology ann... more
After ten years of research at S. Imbenia (Alghero-Sardinia) this paper looks at the site as a productive commercial and political site. The contribution of L. Sanna on 3D and photogrammetry, of Beatrice De Rosa on pottery technology ann Elisabetta Garau on transport amphorae give a wide picture of the findings and of the studies carried out in these years.
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Pottery from A. 51: archaeological and technological analyses.
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The Nuragic site of Sant’Imbenia in Alghero (north-western Sardinia, Italy) was inhabited approximately between the 14th and the 7th century BC. During the last centuries of its life, Sant’Imbenia lived a population of locals and... more
The Nuragic site of Sant’Imbenia in Alghero (north-western Sardinia, Italy) was inhabited approximately between the 14th and the 7th century BC. During the last centuries of its life, Sant’Imbenia lived a population of locals and foreigners; it is obvious that as well as goods and raw materials they exchanged ideas, knowledge and technologies.
The aim of the work is to identify the development of this settlement through the analysis of the ceramic technology. The study takes into account the results of the archaeometric analyses of the nuragic pottery produced during the VIII and the VII century BC, found during the excavations carried out in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Ceramic samples were studied under a stereomicroscope to observe the decorations and the surfaces; a portable Minolta CM700d spectrophotometer was used to determine the chromatic coordinates of ceramic fragments and to detect possible differences between samples in terms of their composition or production process. Later, the artifacts were studied by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray powder diffraction and optical microscopy to analyze their chemical, mineralogical and textural features.
The aim of the work is to identify the development of this settlement through the analysis of the ceramic technology. The study takes into account the results of the archaeometric analyses of the nuragic pottery produced during the VIII and the VII century BC, found during the excavations carried out in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Ceramic samples were studied under a stereomicroscope to observe the decorations and the surfaces; a portable Minolta CM700d spectrophotometer was used to determine the chromatic coordinates of ceramic fragments and to detect possible differences between samples in terms of their composition or production process. Later, the artifacts were studied by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray powder diffraction and optical microscopy to analyze their chemical, mineralogical and textural features.
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In questo lavoro sono presentati i risultati di analisi archeometriche realizzate su campioni di ceramiche fenicie rinvenute negli scavi archeologici del villaggio nuragico di Sant’Imbenia, Alghero, SS, Sardegna, durante le campagne del... more
In questo lavoro sono presentati i risultati di analisi archeometriche realizzate su campioni di ceramiche fenicie rinvenute negli scavi archeologici del villaggio nuragico di Sant’Imbenia, Alghero, SS, Sardegna, durante le campagne del 1990 e del 2008. Dopo lo studio archeologico di un centinaio di campioni, ne sono stati selezionati alcuni in base alle loro caratteristiche sia archeologiche, sia archeometriche rilevate autopticamente. La fase successiva è stata lo studio in laboratorio. Innanzitutto, i campioni sono stati osservati allo stereomicroscopio (15 e 20X), per identificare i trattamenti applicati alle superfici. Il riconoscimento delle fasi minerali e della tessitura delle ceramiche è stato eseguito osservando sezioni sottili con un microscopio ottico polarizzato BX60 Olympus (POM), collegato a una macchina fotografica digitale (Olympus DP10). Il grado di porosità e le forme dei pori sono stati determinati mediante valutazione visiva con grafici comparativi (Munsell ® Carte di Colore del suolo, 1994). La composizione mineralogica delle ceramiche è stata determinata usando l’analisi di diffrazione a raggi X (XRD), mentre le analisi chimiche sono state eseguite mediante la fluorescenza a raggi X (XRF). I risultati hanno permesso la divisione dei campioni in tre gruppi; il primo, che può essere considerato di produzione nord-africana; il secondo, che si può ritenere di produzione sulcitana e il terzo che si può reputare di produzione orientale, soprattutto in base al dato archeologico, poiché i dati archeometrici sulle argille sono ancora pochi e di non semplice reperimento.
Oltre alla caratterizzazione delle materie prime argillose, è stato compiuto uno studio tecnologico volto a comprendere le diverse fasi della realizzazione dei campioni.
Oltre alla caratterizzazione delle materie prime argillose, è stato compiuto uno studio tecnologico volto a comprendere le diverse fasi della realizzazione dei campioni.
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Key terms: local raw materials; Nuragic pottery; technology; Sant’Imbenia Amphorae; Sardinia The Nuragic Village of Sant'Imbenia is located in North-West Sardinia (Alghero, SS). It was inhabited from approximately the XIV to VII century... more
Key terms: local raw materials; Nuragic pottery; technology; Sant’Imbenia Amphorae; Sardinia
The Nuragic Village of Sant'Imbenia is located in North-West Sardinia (Alghero, SS). It was inhabited from approximately the XIV to VII century BC by natives and, during the last period of life, also by foreign people. It is obvious that as well as goods and raw materials they exchanged ideas, knowledge and technologies.
The aim of the work is identify the trades and contacts of this settlement through the provenance of clays and the technology of ceramic. Particularly, the study takes into account the results of the archaeometric analyses of the so-called Sant’Imbenia Amphorae found in the Village during the excavations carried out in 1990 and 2008. Sant’Imbenia Amphorae, in fact, are considered “an open question” by the archaeologists either for production area or chronology. 80 selected ceramic samples were studied by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray powder diffraction and optical microscopy to analyze their chemical, mineralogical and textural features and compare clays with local raw materials.
Analytical results reveal that the Amphorae are characterized by two different typologies. The first, more abundant, is compatible with a local production which results relevant and specialized, the second suggest an import from different sites.
The Nuragic Village of Sant'Imbenia is located in North-West Sardinia (Alghero, SS). It was inhabited from approximately the XIV to VII century BC by natives and, during the last period of life, also by foreign people. It is obvious that as well as goods and raw materials they exchanged ideas, knowledge and technologies.
The aim of the work is identify the trades and contacts of this settlement through the provenance of clays and the technology of ceramic. Particularly, the study takes into account the results of the archaeometric analyses of the so-called Sant’Imbenia Amphorae found in the Village during the excavations carried out in 1990 and 2008. Sant’Imbenia Amphorae, in fact, are considered “an open question” by the archaeologists either for production area or chronology. 80 selected ceramic samples were studied by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray powder diffraction and optical microscopy to analyze their chemical, mineralogical and textural features and compare clays with local raw materials.
Analytical results reveal that the Amphorae are characterized by two different typologies. The first, more abundant, is compatible with a local production which results relevant and specialized, the second suggest an import from different sites.