Experimental archaeology: A Perspective for the Future
Author(s): Peter J. Reynolds
Year: 1994
Summary
Reynolds opens the debate towards experimental archaeology as a science which was long ignored by archaeologists. A working Iron Age farm, dated to 300 BC and a Roman Villa are described as projects in this book. The constructors were confronted with climate extremes in Britain and trails to material. The experiments force the participants to rethink, reevaluate, and recreate their tests and trails. The farms included also agricultural experiments, such as grain storage.
Concluding P.J. Reynolds pleas for a closer cooperation of all sciences, including experimental archaeology, to gain more insight and answers to the past. He also emphasis that there is often not only one experiment or one answer, but an long ongoing process of understanding.
Cite this Record
Experimental archaeology: A Perspective for the Future. Peter J. Reynolds. 1994 ( tDAR id: 421633) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8421633
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Keywords
Material
Basketry
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Macrobotanical
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Wood
Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview
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Heritage Management
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Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis
General
Experimental Archaeology
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Theory
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager
Record Identifiers
ExArc Id(s): 7818
Notes
Rights & Attribution: Christine Shaw contributed a copy of this document to the collection. EXARC thanks her for her dedication for preserving the Butser Ancient Farm Archive.
General Note: More information about the Butser Ancient Farm Archive and this document can be found at Butser.org.uk
General Note: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.
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