Ophiussa. Revista do Centro de Arqueologia da Universidade de Lisboa
A metallic artefact recorded in a LBA/EIA context in Northern Portugal, which can be one of the f... more A metallic artefact recorded in a LBA/EIA context in Northern Portugal, which can be one of the first known material representations of the so-called Southwestern Bronze Age “anchoriform” or “anchor idol”, is presented. The artefact comes from an intrusive LBA/EIA context into a MBA level at the hilltop settlement of Fraga dos Corvos (Macedo de Cavaleiros, Bragança, Northern Portugal). It is made of a ternary bronze alloy (Cu-Sn-Pb), consequently integrating the impressive Fraga dos Corvos collection of bronze artefacts currently known, whose affiliation, whether typological or in terms of chemical composition, should be mostly sought in Southwestern Iberian Peninsula. The significance of the presence of such artefact in this archaeological site is discussed, taking into account that it is chronologically and geographically far away from its cultural source.
The hilltop settlement of Fraga dos Corvos has provided a collection of metal artifacts of Medite... more The hilltop settlement of Fraga dos Corvos has provided a collection of metal artifacts of Mediterranean affiliation from its Rock-Shelter 2 on the hilltop Western versant, already published (Figueiredo, et al. 2009). The 2011 field season provided further stratigraphical and artefactual evidence from the newly opened Sector M, allowing us to renew the discussion on the how and why of such an early inland and Northern cultural presence of Mediterranean influences.
Iberian produced metallic artefacts during the Early/Middle Bronze Age (2250-1250 BC) generally f... more Iberian produced metallic artefacts during the Early/Middle Bronze Age (2250-1250 BC) generally follow very conservative models and technologies (namely arsenical copper) that, as time goes by, get farther apart from those in use at Centre-Atlantic Western Europe, till the Late Bronze Age when production of binary bronze finally sees a late generalization. Know-how dispersion to produce binary bronze seems to occur from north to south through Western Iberia, the main role in the process being played by broad edged axes of Bujões/Barcelos type. Early production of binary bronze (1750-1250BC) comes from recent findings in Northern Portugal. This recent evidence and the archaeometallurgical study of ancient finds of axes of the referred types allow the discussion of know-how transmission modalities.
Presentation and discussion of a set of 19 spindle-whorls from the Fraga dos Corvos site (Vilar d... more Presentation and discussion of a set of 19 spindle-whorls from the Fraga dos Corvos site (Vilar do Monte, Macedo de Cavaleiros), possibly dating from mid Bronze Age,but mostly from the Late Bronze / Iron Age. The author analyses the morphological characteristics and building techniques of these pieces that were essential for spinning. She also discusses the type of production associated to these artifacts, as well as the implications they would have within their chronological and cultural context.
The knowledge of our pre-history and ancient metal artefacts production methods can only be deepl... more The knowledge of our pre-history and ancient metal artefacts production methods can only be deeply investigated through the multidisciplinary approaches involving different analytical techniques including microscopy techniques. The present study concerns the elemental and microstructural characterization of pre-historic bronze artefacts from the Northwestern Iberia Peninsula. During Bronze Age an increment of metal artefacts production and its typological diversification is observed related to the development of metallurgical technology. Several artefacts have been found during recent excavations at the Bronze Age settlement of Fraga dos Corvos (Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal). The analysis of metallurgical remains points out to the existence of local metallurgical activities. Five bronze artefacts previously analysed by micro-EDXRF, an Acebuchal fibula fragment, two pendants and a riveted sheet (probably a fragment of a vessel or cauldron) with average concentration values of 10±1....
Craft production and specialization during the third millennium in the southwest of Iberian Penin... more Craft production and specialization during the third millennium in the southwest of Iberian Peninsula Nuno ináciO, Francisco nOcete, Moisés R. bayOna Material vs. immaterial evidences of interrelations. Population size, mating networks and technological transfer in Sicily during Early and Middle Bronze Age Matteo canTisani Cultural and social complexities of Bronze Age sites in southeast Iran Mehdi moRTazavi, Fariba Mosapour neGaRi 6
espanolThe Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identifi ed during the environmental impact su... more espanolThe Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identifi ed during the environmental impact survey for the construction of IP2 highway in 1996, and was subsequently subjected to an emergency intervention in 1997 by a team from the company Arqueohoje, led by Luis Gomes. The outcome of this intervention was published in 1997 and brought forward some preliminary considerations on the observed stratigraphy and the materials collected (Carvalho et. alli, 1997).These materials were later handed over to the custody of Associacao Terras Quentes. A fi rst study was conducted by Bruno Rebelo in 2011, focusing on a small sample of ceramic materials, also published (Rebelo, 2011). The objectives of this article are to draw up a more detailed study on all ceramic and to characterize the site chronologically and culturally. portuguesO Alto da Madorra foi identificado atraves do Estudo de Impacte Ambiental para a construcao do IP2 em 1996, tendo sido posteriormente sujeito a uma intervencao de ...
During the Prehistory of peasant societies (from the Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age) the Tagus ... more During the Prehistory of peasant societies (from the Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age) the Tagus river basin constitutes simultaneously a cultural boundary and a cultural passageway between the northern and southern halves of central and western Iberia. We are particularly interested in the role of this area in the transmission of metallurgical models and techniques, namely, in the case of the presence there of the first binary bronzes, as exemplified by the “hoard” of four “Bujões type” axes from Escaroupim (Salvaterra de Magos) which serves as a pretext for this paper.
The Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identii ed during the environmental impact survey for... more The Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identii ed during the environmental impact survey for the construction of IP2 highway in 1996, and was subsequently subjected to an emergency intervention in 1997 by a team from the company Arqueohoje, led by Luis Gomes. The outcome of this intervention was published in 1997 and brought forward some preliminary considerations on the observed stratigraphy and the materials collected (Carvalho et. alli, 1997).These materials were later handed over to the custody of Associação Terras Quentes. A i rst study was conducted by Bruno Rebelo in 2011, focusing on a small sample of ceramic materials, also published (Rebelo, 2011). The objectives of this article are to draw up a more detailed study on all ceramic and to characterize the site chronologically and culturally.
Ophiussa. Revista do Centro de Arqueologia da Universidade de Lisboa
A metallic artefact recorded in a LBA/EIA context in Northern Portugal, which can be one of the f... more A metallic artefact recorded in a LBA/EIA context in Northern Portugal, which can be one of the first known material representations of the so-called Southwestern Bronze Age “anchoriform” or “anchor idol”, is presented. The artefact comes from an intrusive LBA/EIA context into a MBA level at the hilltop settlement of Fraga dos Corvos (Macedo de Cavaleiros, Bragança, Northern Portugal). It is made of a ternary bronze alloy (Cu-Sn-Pb), consequently integrating the impressive Fraga dos Corvos collection of bronze artefacts currently known, whose affiliation, whether typological or in terms of chemical composition, should be mostly sought in Southwestern Iberian Peninsula. The significance of the presence of such artefact in this archaeological site is discussed, taking into account that it is chronologically and geographically far away from its cultural source.
The hilltop settlement of Fraga dos Corvos has provided a collection of metal artifacts of Medite... more The hilltop settlement of Fraga dos Corvos has provided a collection of metal artifacts of Mediterranean affiliation from its Rock-Shelter 2 on the hilltop Western versant, already published (Figueiredo, et al. 2009). The 2011 field season provided further stratigraphical and artefactual evidence from the newly opened Sector M, allowing us to renew the discussion on the how and why of such an early inland and Northern cultural presence of Mediterranean influences.
Iberian produced metallic artefacts during the Early/Middle Bronze Age (2250-1250 BC) generally f... more Iberian produced metallic artefacts during the Early/Middle Bronze Age (2250-1250 BC) generally follow very conservative models and technologies (namely arsenical copper) that, as time goes by, get farther apart from those in use at Centre-Atlantic Western Europe, till the Late Bronze Age when production of binary bronze finally sees a late generalization. Know-how dispersion to produce binary bronze seems to occur from north to south through Western Iberia, the main role in the process being played by broad edged axes of Bujões/Barcelos type. Early production of binary bronze (1750-1250BC) comes from recent findings in Northern Portugal. This recent evidence and the archaeometallurgical study of ancient finds of axes of the referred types allow the discussion of know-how transmission modalities.
Presentation and discussion of a set of 19 spindle-whorls from the Fraga dos Corvos site (Vilar d... more Presentation and discussion of a set of 19 spindle-whorls from the Fraga dos Corvos site (Vilar do Monte, Macedo de Cavaleiros), possibly dating from mid Bronze Age,but mostly from the Late Bronze / Iron Age. The author analyses the morphological characteristics and building techniques of these pieces that were essential for spinning. She also discusses the type of production associated to these artifacts, as well as the implications they would have within their chronological and cultural context.
The knowledge of our pre-history and ancient metal artefacts production methods can only be deepl... more The knowledge of our pre-history and ancient metal artefacts production methods can only be deeply investigated through the multidisciplinary approaches involving different analytical techniques including microscopy techniques. The present study concerns the elemental and microstructural characterization of pre-historic bronze artefacts from the Northwestern Iberia Peninsula. During Bronze Age an increment of metal artefacts production and its typological diversification is observed related to the development of metallurgical technology. Several artefacts have been found during recent excavations at the Bronze Age settlement of Fraga dos Corvos (Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal). The analysis of metallurgical remains points out to the existence of local metallurgical activities. Five bronze artefacts previously analysed by micro-EDXRF, an Acebuchal fibula fragment, two pendants and a riveted sheet (probably a fragment of a vessel or cauldron) with average concentration values of 10±1....
Craft production and specialization during the third millennium in the southwest of Iberian Penin... more Craft production and specialization during the third millennium in the southwest of Iberian Peninsula Nuno ináciO, Francisco nOcete, Moisés R. bayOna Material vs. immaterial evidences of interrelations. Population size, mating networks and technological transfer in Sicily during Early and Middle Bronze Age Matteo canTisani Cultural and social complexities of Bronze Age sites in southeast Iran Mehdi moRTazavi, Fariba Mosapour neGaRi 6
espanolThe Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identifi ed during the environmental impact su... more espanolThe Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identifi ed during the environmental impact survey for the construction of IP2 highway in 1996, and was subsequently subjected to an emergency intervention in 1997 by a team from the company Arqueohoje, led by Luis Gomes. The outcome of this intervention was published in 1997 and brought forward some preliminary considerations on the observed stratigraphy and the materials collected (Carvalho et. alli, 1997).These materials were later handed over to the custody of Associacao Terras Quentes. A fi rst study was conducted by Bruno Rebelo in 2011, focusing on a small sample of ceramic materials, also published (Rebelo, 2011). The objectives of this article are to draw up a more detailed study on all ceramic and to characterize the site chronologically and culturally. portuguesO Alto da Madorra foi identificado atraves do Estudo de Impacte Ambiental para a construcao do IP2 em 1996, tendo sido posteriormente sujeito a uma intervencao de ...
During the Prehistory of peasant societies (from the Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age) the Tagus ... more During the Prehistory of peasant societies (from the Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age) the Tagus river basin constitutes simultaneously a cultural boundary and a cultural passageway between the northern and southern halves of central and western Iberia. We are particularly interested in the role of this area in the transmission of metallurgical models and techniques, namely, in the case of the presence there of the first binary bronzes, as exemplified by the “hoard” of four “Bujões type” axes from Escaroupim (Salvaterra de Magos) which serves as a pretext for this paper.
The Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identii ed during the environmental impact survey for... more The Alto da Madorra archaeological site was identii ed during the environmental impact survey for the construction of IP2 highway in 1996, and was subsequently subjected to an emergency intervention in 1997 by a team from the company Arqueohoje, led by Luis Gomes. The outcome of this intervention was published in 1997 and brought forward some preliminary considerations on the observed stratigraphy and the materials collected (Carvalho et. alli, 1997).These materials were later handed over to the custody of Associação Terras Quentes. A i rst study was conducted by Bruno Rebelo in 2011, focusing on a small sample of ceramic materials, also published (Rebelo, 2011). The objectives of this article are to draw up a more detailed study on all ceramic and to characterize the site chronologically and culturally.
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In this paper, we address the visibility of women in Portuguese archaeology and how that image is... more In this paper, we address the visibility of women in Portuguese archaeology and how that image is perceived by the society, through the lens of the digital written press of the last ten years. Considering sources found in archeology news as a representation of the distribution of women in different areas of archaeological activity, and their respective positions, we’ve noticed a surprising disparity found in male and female sources, especially at a time when we have reached gender parity in active archeology professionals. This female invisibility contributes to the maintenance of gender prejudices and limits the examples that we pass on to the new generations.
Plastic additions in ceramic sets of the 3rd and beginnings of the 2nd millennium b.C. are freque... more Plastic additions in ceramic sets of the 3rd and beginnings of the 2nd millennium b.C. are frequent, although with different morphologies and distinct cultural and regional representations. These plastic additions are traditionally called prehension elements and/or plastic decoration. They are usually referred as ribbons, nipples, wings and handles, being described in such ways that lack homogeneity and formal comparability, hampering comparisons between different archaeological sites. This paper aims to address and to contribute to the standardization of terminology for plastic additions through the comparison between specific artefactual sets, from geographically and chronologically different archaeological sites, namely the settlements of São Pedro (Redondo) and Fraga dos Corvos (Macedo de Cavaleiros). We also intend to relate these plastic additions features with their usual functional and decorative interpretations.
In the context of Vieira Natividade interventions in the so-called "Grutas de Alcobaça" stands ou... more In the context of Vieira Natividade interventions in the so-called "Grutas de Alcobaça" stands out the well described excavation of a Bronze Age burial in the upper level of Gruta das Redondas. Although known since then, the associated collection deserves a more current approach steaming from its review, and in particular from the study and dating of a sample of cereal contained in one of the pottery vessels and from the compositional analysis of the exceptional set of metal artefacts recovered. We discuss the results obtained and their relevance for the characterization and under-standing of the Ancient Bronze in Atlantic Estremadura.
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by the society, through the lens of the digital written press of the last ten years.
Considering sources found in archeology news as a representation of the distribution of women in different
areas of archaeological activity, and their respective positions, we’ve noticed a surprising disparity found in
male and female sources, especially at a time when we have reached gender parity in active archeology professionals.
This female invisibility contributes to the maintenance of gender prejudices and limits the examples
that we pass on to the new generations.
This paper aims to address and to contribute to the standardization of terminology for plastic additions through the comparison between specific artefactual sets, from geographically and chronologically different archaeological sites, namely the settlements of São Pedro (Redondo) and Fraga dos Corvos (Macedo de Cavaleiros).
We also intend to relate these plastic additions features with their usual functional and decorative interpretations.
We discuss the results obtained and their relevance for the characterization and under-standing of the Ancient Bronze in Atlantic Estremadura.