Cutting Through the Networks: An Assessment of the Circulation of Singular Artifacts in Prehistoric Iberia

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Local and/or Exotic Interactions: Symbols, Materials, and Societies" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

In this paper, we aim to analyze a collection of singular artifacts recovered from various sites in the Iberian Peninsula, spanning from the Early Neolithic to the Early Bronze Age (approximately 5600–1800 BCE). Our primary focus will be on investigating the patterns of circulation and exchange of polished axes and adornments made on green stone, which made it possible for these artifacts to be distributed across much of the Iberian Peninsula. To achieve this objective, we will conduct a comprehensive analysis of a database containing over 50,000 artifacts. Our analytical approach will encompass a variety of methods, including spatial statistics and network analysis.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Local and/or Exotic Interactions: Symbols, Materials, and Societies   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Abstract Id(s): 38733.0