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‘On the Rocks’ International Symposium on Knappable Materials 8–10 September 2015 University of Barcelona, Spain http://www.ub.edu/cherts-symp2015/ As far as raw materials go, chert and other knappable stone stand out as some of the most common materials in the archaeological record, and at some sites the only preserved material. They were used in almost every corner of the world, from the Palaeolithic up until today. Use of these materials even predates the appearance of our own species. Being so widespread, both geographically as well as chronologically, this topic merits a global meeting of researchers to discuss and compare our findings.  This symposium will cover all aspects of knapped stone raw materials from geological origin, to mining, usage, and laboratory analyses on these materials. Although we expect that there will be more focus on chert and other microcrystalline quartz varieties, we also encourage presentations related to other knappable materials such as obsidian, quartzite, rhyolite. Papers will be accepted on any culture or time period. Whether you are a field archaeologist, laboratory researcher, ethnographer or a modern day knapper yourself, we are interested in your research. Main Sessions The symposium will focus on two major themes: (1) the chaîne opératoire of knapped stone artefacts, and (2) auxiliary sciences related to lithics. Theme 1 - Auxilliary sciences S1- Raw material exploitation strategies – mining and surface collecting S2- Ancient lithic trade and economics S3- Stone tool production and processing techniques S4- Use-wear analyses - signs of usage on stone tools (a.k.a. traceology) Theme 2 - Auxilliary sciences S5- Microcrystaline quartz as a geological material S6- Characterising lithic sources S7- Lithotheques - collections of comparative raw materials Theme 3 - Special topic sessions S8- Gemology: Obsidian and quartz as gemstones S9- Experimental flint knapping S10- Stirring the wheel on human behaviour: Mechanical devices for testing material performance S11- Gunflints: Production, distribution and use S12- Silcrete as a lithic raw material in global context: Geology, sourcing and techno-economics S13- Obsidian in archaeology and geology Submitting abstracts The organisers of the symposium are now accepting abstracts for presentations. Abstracts should be around 300-400 words and may also contain one image. Please include the following information: (1) title; (2) presenter(s) along with their affiliated institutions and email addresses; (3) preferred session (see the ‘Sessions’ page); and (4) presentation type — oral or poster. To send a Abstracts please fill this form  http://cherts-symp2015.net/?page_id=45 All papers will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee. The deadline for submitting abstracts is 28 February 2015. More information For more information, please visit the symposium website, or contact the symposium secretariat (callforpapers@cherts-symp2015.net). This symposium is organised by SERP, Faculty of Geography and History, University of Barcelona, Spain. Downloads:Poster: http://www.ub.edu/cherts-symp2015/files/documents/poster-bn-b.pdf First call for papers (pdf): http://www.ub.edu/cherts-symp2015/files/callforpapers/callforpapers.pdf

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SEMINARIO DE ESTUDIO DE MATERIALES LÍTICOS 2015

Entre los días 30 de marzo y 4 de Abril de 2015, el Centre d'Estudis del Patrimoni Arqueològic de la Prehistòria de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona llevará acabo un seminario de estudio de materiales líticos de diversos yacimientos paleolíticos.

Este seminario está dirigido a aquellas personas que estén interesadas en profundizar en el análisis y el conocimiento de los materiales líticos.

Los interesad@s en participar en este seminario deben ponerse en contacto vía e-mail adjuntando currículum arqueológico y breve explicación de las motivaciones para asistir a este seminario.

Para más información: cepap.uab.cat

Interesad@s ponerse en contacto con: cepap@uab.cat​

Susana Vega Bolivar
Centre d'Estudis del Patrimoni Arqueològic de la Prehistòria (CEPAP-UAB)

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Estimados/as colegas,

En el marco de la reunión anual de la Asociación Europea de Arqueólogos, que tendrá lugar en Glasgow (Reino Unido) entre los días 2 y 5 del próximo mes de septiembre, estamos organizando una sesión para reflexionar sobre cómo la relación entre investigadores y la ciudadanía puede contribuir a la investigación, gestión y preservación del patrimonio arqueológico del litoral europeo.

Nos gustaría recibir propuestas de gente interesada en participar en este tema, teniendo presente que el límite para el envió de los resúmenes en la página web del congreso termina el 16 de febrero.

Para cualquier duda o aclaración, podéis contactar con nosotros en la dirección lopezelias@hotmail.com

Atentamente,


Elías López-Romero (Durham University, England)
Tom Dawson (SCAPE Trust, Scotland)
Marie-Yvane Daire (CNRS Université de Rennes1, France)
Courtney Nimura (Museum of London Archaeology, England)


Engaging the public with archaeology threatened by climate change

There is a long-established tradition of rescue archaeology at archaeological sites threatened by development, and the principle of ‘the polluter pays’ is referenced in the laws and planning guidance of many European countries. But what happens when there is no developer, when it is natural processes that threaten a site? The threats are many, including flooding, erosion, desertification, sea level rise, thawing of permafrost, and the drying up of waterlogged deposits; and worryingly, climate change predictions suggest that the problem is likely to increase. The problems are severe, but the mechanisms are still developing. How should heritage professionals work at sites threatened by natural processes?

Natural heritage organisations have long worked with the public to highlight these problems, and there is an increasing move for archaeologists to engage with this tradition. Our profession has a lot to learn, but citizen science projects and innovative ways of monitoring and recording are being developed.

With rising threats, there is increasing need to involve the public in collecting data while utilising rapid new digital recording techniques. In addition, digital and social media channels, visualizations and bespoke museum displays should engage the public in the wider debate on the threat to heritage at a time of changing climate.

This session will question how heritage professionals can engage more with the public to rescue information before it is too late. It will seek examples of techniques that can be applied for the community recording and monitoring of sites. It will look for examples from across Europe and further abroad with an aim to discussing the pros and cons of community involvement in the recording of sites that will otherwise be lost forever. The session will focus on, but is not limited to:

1. Communication through citizen science and crowd-sourced data
2. Digital recording of heritage threatened by climate change
3. Developing methods of photogrammetry, aerial and drone photography
4. Innovative methods of communicating archaeology

Elías López

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Retomamos la organización del Congreso Internacional de Arqueoloxía de Vilalba, en esta tercera edición tendrá lugar durante los días 20 y 23 del próximo mes de julio de 2015. 

Tendrán cabida aquellos trabajos que se puedan encuadrar en las siguientes sesiones, teniendo en cuenta que el ámbito del Congreso se ciñe al Noroeste Peninsular (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y León, País Vasco, Norte de Portugal y zonas limítrofes): 

Sesión 1       Arqueometría y metodología. 

Sesión 2       Sociedades de cazadores-recolectores. 
Sesión 3       Sociedades campesinas y megalitismo. 
Sesión 4       Edad del Hierro y Protohistoria. 
Sesión 5       Época Romana. 
Sesión 6      Otras Temáticas (arqueología medieval, musealización de yacimientos y arqueología profesional o de gestión).

Como en las ediciones anteriores, las actas con las comunicaciones se entregarán al comienzo del Congreso.

Os avanzamos los plazos establecidos.

Inscripción: Hasta el 31 de marzo de 2015.
Envío Resúmenes: Hasta el 31 de marzo de 2015.
Envío Comunicación: Hasta el 15 de mayo de 2015. 

Más información: www.arqueoloxia.org