RESUMEN: Ceñajo de la Peñeta es un yacimiento localizado en el interior de la región central del ... more RESUMEN: Ceñajo de la Peñeta es un yacimiento localizado en el interior de la región central del territorio valenciano. El estudio de los materiales recuperados aporta información sobre la frecuentación del sitio en diferentes momentos de la Prehistoria. En diferentes niveles asociados a la Fase I aparecen materiales mesolíticos y neolíticos mezclados. La Fase II, por el contrario, sí muestra coherencia arqueoestratigráfica, y en los niveles que la forman aparecen materiales que remiten al final del Paleolítico y/o al Epipaleolítico. La coherencia del conjunto asociado a la Fase II, así como la cantidad de piezas líticas recuperadas, permite una valoración de la tecnología lítica desarrollada por los grupos finipaleolíticos. Las informaciones disponibles a este respecto son en general escasas, con lo cual Ceñajo de la Peñeta contribuye a la definición de las tendencias tecnológicas para el periodo señalado en esta región.
En el siguiente texto se presentan los resultados procedentes de las prospecciones llevadas a cab... more En el siguiente texto se presentan los resultados procedentes de las prospecciones llevadas a cabo en el valle medio del río Serpis (Alacant, España) durante la últimas década del siglo XX. Éstas siguen la estrategia donde la organización de las colecciones no sigue el concepto de yacimiento. Por otra parte se presentan las ventajas de la utilización de los Sistemas de Posicionamiento Global (GPS) y los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) como mecanismo básico no sólo para el tratamiento de las colecciones arqueológicas sino también para la actualización de los datos documentados durante las prospecciones llevadas a cabo durante los años 80 y principios de los 90. Finalmente realizamos unas breves reflexiones sobre la posibilidad de considerar algunas concentraciones discretas de material arqueológico como yacimiento arqueológico.This paper shows the results from surveys conducted in the Alcoi valleys (Alacant, Spain) during the last three decades. It follows an approach to scattered collections where the concept or archaeological site is an open one, our intention is to approach the Social Geography of people living in prehistoric times at the valley. The whole project take advantage of the latest technological developments since the beginning, but in recent years Global Positioning Systems (GPS) coupled with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have improved enormously. At the same time open data policies carried out by Spanish Institutions sucha as de Spanish Cadastre, the CNIG(National Geographical Information Center) or, in our case, the Valentian Government has eased the avalaibility of geographical data. GPS and GIS not only allow us to map new finding but also to revisit old data (documented data during surveys conducted during the 80’s and early 90’s) for updating. Last but not least, we briefly discusss on the possibility of whether considering some discrete artefact concentrations an archaeological site or not so
Comunicacion oral en el VI Congreso del Neolitico en la Peninsula Iberica: “Los cambios economico... more Comunicacion oral en el VI Congreso del Neolitico en la Peninsula Iberica: “Los cambios economicos y sus implicaciones sociales durante el Neolitico de la Peninsula Iberica”, 22-26 junio 2016 Granada
Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolit... more Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolithic to Neolithic in the Iberian Mediterranean façade. But the current review of its stratigraphy has evidenced important post-depositional disturbances affecting those layers where Neolithic pottery is present. These taphonomic problems question the usefulness of this record in any detailed approach to a potential process of acculturation of the local Mesolithic groups. Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.
Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolit... more Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolithic to Neolithic in the Iberian Mediterranean façade. But the current review of its stratigraphy has evidenced important post-depositional disturbances affecting those layers where Neolithic pottery is present. These taphonomic problems question the usefulness of this record in any detailed approach to a potential process of acculturation of the local Mesolithic groups. Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.
Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolit... more Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolithic to Neolithic in the Iberian Mediterranean façade. But the current review of its stratigraphy has evidenced important post-depositional disturbances affecting those layers where Neolithic pottery is present. These taphonomic problems question the usefulness of this record in any detailed approach to a potential process of acculturation of the local Mesolithic groups. Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.
RESUMEN: Ceñajo de la Peñeta es un yacimiento localizado en el interior de la región central del ... more RESUMEN: Ceñajo de la Peñeta es un yacimiento localizado en el interior de la región central del territorio valenciano. El estudio de los materiales recuperados aporta información sobre la frecuentación del sitio en diferentes momentos de la Prehistoria. En diferentes niveles asociados a la Fase I aparecen materiales mesolíticos y neolíticos mezclados. La Fase II, por el contrario, sí muestra coherencia arqueoestratigráfica, y en los niveles que la forman aparecen materiales que remiten al final del Paleolítico y/o al Epipaleolítico. La coherencia del conjunto asociado a la Fase II, así como la cantidad de piezas líticas recuperadas, permite una valoración de la tecnología lítica desarrollada por los grupos finipaleolíticos. Las informaciones disponibles a este respecto son en general escasas, con lo cual Ceñajo de la Peñeta contribuye a la definición de las tendencias tecnológicas para el periodo señalado en esta región.
En el siguiente texto se presentan los resultados procedentes de las prospecciones llevadas a cab... more En el siguiente texto se presentan los resultados procedentes de las prospecciones llevadas a cabo en el valle medio del río Serpis (Alacant, España) durante la últimas década del siglo XX. Éstas siguen la estrategia donde la organización de las colecciones no sigue el concepto de yacimiento. Por otra parte se presentan las ventajas de la utilización de los Sistemas de Posicionamiento Global (GPS) y los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) como mecanismo básico no sólo para el tratamiento de las colecciones arqueológicas sino también para la actualización de los datos documentados durante las prospecciones llevadas a cabo durante los años 80 y principios de los 90. Finalmente realizamos unas breves reflexiones sobre la posibilidad de considerar algunas concentraciones discretas de material arqueológico como yacimiento arqueológico.This paper shows the results from surveys conducted in the Alcoi valleys (Alacant, Spain) during the last three decades. It follows an approach to scattered collections where the concept or archaeological site is an open one, our intention is to approach the Social Geography of people living in prehistoric times at the valley. The whole project take advantage of the latest technological developments since the beginning, but in recent years Global Positioning Systems (GPS) coupled with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have improved enormously. At the same time open data policies carried out by Spanish Institutions sucha as de Spanish Cadastre, the CNIG(National Geographical Information Center) or, in our case, the Valentian Government has eased the avalaibility of geographical data. GPS and GIS not only allow us to map new finding but also to revisit old data (documented data during surveys conducted during the 80’s and early 90’s) for updating. Last but not least, we briefly discusss on the possibility of whether considering some discrete artefact concentrations an archaeological site or not so
Comunicacion oral en el VI Congreso del Neolitico en la Peninsula Iberica: “Los cambios economico... more Comunicacion oral en el VI Congreso del Neolitico en la Peninsula Iberica: “Los cambios economicos y sus implicaciones sociales durante el Neolitico de la Peninsula Iberica”, 22-26 junio 2016 Granada
Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolit... more Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolithic to Neolithic in the Iberian Mediterranean façade. But the current review of its stratigraphy has evidenced important post-depositional disturbances affecting those layers where Neolithic pottery is present. These taphonomic problems question the usefulness of this record in any detailed approach to a potential process of acculturation of the local Mesolithic groups. Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.
Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolit... more Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolithic to Neolithic in the Iberian Mediterranean façade. But the current review of its stratigraphy has evidenced important post-depositional disturbances affecting those layers where Neolithic pottery is present. These taphonomic problems question the usefulness of this record in any detailed approach to a potential process of acculturation of the local Mesolithic groups. Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.
Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolit... more Cocina cave has been considered one of the main sites when explaining the transition from Mesolithic to Neolithic in the Iberian Mediterranean façade. But the current review of its stratigraphy has evidenced important post-depositional disturbances affecting those layers where Neolithic pottery is present. These taphonomic problems question the usefulness of this record in any detailed approach to a potential process of acculturation of the local Mesolithic groups. Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.
Métodos cronométricos en Arqueología, Prehistoria y Palentología, 2020
En este capítulo se describe el diseño, manejo y la gestión de una base de datos radiométrica cen... more En este capítulo se describe el diseño, manejo y la gestión de una base de datos radiométrica centrada en el estudio del Mesolítico y el Neolítico de la península Ibérica. Las investigaciones sobre el proceso de neolitización en el arco mediterráneo peninsular desarrolladas desde el Departament de Prehistòria, Arqueologia i Història Antiga (Universitat de València) constituyen el origen de la misma, que ha ido completándose a través de diferentes trabajos.
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Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.
Despite this negative preservation, and using decorative traits as a proxy, we have isolated two ceramic contexts with inner coherence. Over these contexts, we have developed a Bayesian approach to compare them with other well-dated regional contexts. To contextualise the obtained sequence, we decided to extend the analysis to a wide set of Neolithic known contexts from an area that covers most of the coastal Iberian Mediterranean region, from the Ebro basin in the North to the Segura basin in the South. These contexts have been organised in chronological windows, and a Social Networks Analysis (SNA) has been applied. Results confirm the insertion of Cocina in the regional Neolithic dynamics. After the first stage, with an important degree of cultural homogeneity, the analysis also outlines the existence of a cultural frontier among Neolithic groups North and South of the Xúquer basin, at least from the mid-seventh millennium cal BP.