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This paper reports the results of the petrographic and geochemical analyses of 69 Late Chalcolithic 3 to Early Bronze Age 1b (3800–2800 BCE) handmade burnished ceramics from Arslantepe-Malatya in south-eastern Turkey. The samples exhibit... more
This paper reports the results of the petrographic and geochemical analyses of 69 Late Chalcolithic 3 to Early Bronze Age 1b (3800–2800 BCE) handmade burnished ceramics from Arslantepe-Malatya in south-eastern Turkey. The samples exhibit a high variety of raw materials and paste recipes, which do not simply reflect non-standardized domestic production modes, but rather the exploitation of wider areas for pastoral purposes. Choices in paste preparation are aimed at obtaining multi-purpose vessels, particularly suitable for mobile strategies of subsistence. The typical bichromatic pattern of vessel surfaces also influenced the paste preparation modes. Archaeometric results point to a diachronic increase in standardization in parallel with the occurrence of a more accentuated sedentariness. Close affinities with cooking pots and strong differences with Mesopotamian-like vessels were noticed.
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The petrographic and geochemical analyses of 130 Late Chalcolithic 3 (LC3, 3800 BCE) to Early Bronze Age IIIB (EBAIIIB, 2000 BCE) ceramics from Arslantepe and the Malatya Plain in the Eastern Anatolian Upper Euphrates have identified... more
The petrographic and geochemical analyses of 130 Late Chalcolithic 3 (LC3, 3800 BCE) to Early Bronze Age IIIB (EBAIIIB, 2000 BCE) ceramics from Arslantepe and the Malatya Plain in the Eastern Anatolian Upper Euphrates have identified critical differences in raw material procurement and paste preparation, reflecting typological, chronological and cultural changes. Based on these differences, distinct modes of production that correspond to phases reflecting significant social, economic and political changes were recognized. In particular, the interruption of the centralization process and the establishment of mobile groups during EBAI (3000–2900 BCE) were accompanied by the exploitation of new sources.
Research Interests: Social Change, Near Eastern Archaeology, Near Eastern Studies, Anatolian Studies, Pottery (Archaeology), and 19 moreCeramic Technology, Archaeological Science, Anatolian Archaeology, Mesopotamian Archaeology, Archaeometry, Ceramic Analysis (Archaeology), Ancient Near East, Early Bronze Age (Archaeology), Provenance studies of archaeological material, Ceramic Petrography, Pottery technology and function, Uruk Period, Archaeometry, archaeological science, ceramics, Pottery studies, Archaeological Sciences, Kura-Araxes Culture, Late Chalcolithic, Archaeometric analysis of pottery, and Arslantepe Höyüğü
We report the results of chrono-typological and archaeometric analyses carried out on the EBAII-III (2750-2000 BCE) painted pottery from Arslantepe in the Malatya plain (Eastern Anatolia). According to ceramic shapes and decorative... more
We report the results of chrono-typological and archaeometric analyses carried out on the EBAII-III (2750-2000 BCE) painted pottery from Arslantepe in the Malatya plain (Eastern Anatolia). According to ceramic shapes and decorative syntaxes, the EBAIII (2500-2000) was subdivided into 3 main phases with internal sub-periods. Petrographic and geochemical analyses were performed on EBAII-III painted pottery from Arslantepe and other sites of the Malatya plain, evidencing common and highly standardized manufacturing procedures in the whole plain, suggesting the presence of specific specialized workshops distributing their products on a large scale. In accordance with typological observations, the compositional data indicate an increase of standardization from the EBAII to the EBAIII, when the communities became more stable and small political entities developed.
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"Das Ziel der hier präsentierten Untersuchung ist eine möglichst umfassende Rekonstruktion des inter- und extrainsularen Keramikaustauschsystems im Äolischen Archipel (Messina, Sizilien, Italien) während der Capo Graziano Phasen... more
"Das Ziel der hier präsentierten Untersuchung ist eine möglichst umfassende Rekonstruktion des inter-
und extrainsularen Keramikaustauschsystems im Äolischen Archipel (Messina, Sizilien, Italien)
während der Capo Graziano Phasen [FBZ-MBZII (2200-1430 v. Chr.)]. Hierzu wurden 259 Proben
von Fundplätzen der benachbarten Inseln Stromboli, Filicudi und Lipari sowie 7 typologisch ähnliche
Exemplare aus den außer-äolischen Regionen Milazzo (Nordsizilien) und Vivara (Phlegräischer Archipel,
Kampanien) durch petrographische und chemische Analysen (Mikrosonde und Laser Ablation ICPMS)
der das keramische Skelett bildenden vulkanischen Mineralien analysiert. Die daraus gewonnenen
Ergebnisse zeigen das Bestehen von selbständigen Produktionsstätten auf den drei Äolischen Inseln und
von unterschiedlichen inter- und extrainsularen Austauschbeziehungen. In interinsularer Hinsicht ist der
Umlauf verzierter Keramik von Lipari nach Filicudi und unverzierter Vasen von Lipari nach Stromboli
nachweisbar. Extrainsular sind Importe von der italienischen Halbinsel nach Stromboli und ein deutlich
geringerer keramischer Umlauf von Sizilien nach Filicudi und Stromboli zu beobachten. Die in Milazzo
gefundenen unverzierten geschlossenen Gefäße von äolischer Typologie wurden in Filicudi produziert,
während die in Vivara gefundenen im Capo Graziano Stil verzierten offenen Vasen aus liparischer
Produktion stammen.
Schlüsselworte: Bronzezeit, Capo Graziano facies [FBZ-MBZII (2200-1430 v. Chr.)], Äolischer Archipel
(Messina, Sizilien, Italien), inter- und extra-insulares keramisches Austauschnetz, petrographische
und geochemische Analysen.
The aim of this work consists in reconstructing the inter- and extra-insular pottery network exchange
in the Aeolian archipelago during the Capo Graziano Phases [EBA-MBAII (2200-1430 b. C.)]. To this
end, 259 samples from the Capo Graziano levels of Stromboli, Filicudi and Lipari and 7 samples of
Aeolian typology from the extra-Aeolian contexts of Milazzo (northern Sicily) and Vivara (Phlegrean
archipelago, Campania) have been examined through petrographic and chemical analysis (EMPA and
Laser Ablation ICP-MS) of the volcanic minerals that compose the non-plastics of the ceramics. The
obtained results demonstrate the existence of local productions on the three islands and of differentiated
inter- and extra-insular exchange forms. From an inter-insular point of view the circulation of decorated
pottery from Lipari to Filicudi and of undecorated vases from Lipari to Stromboli is documented. At an
extra-insular level the high incidence of imports from the Italian peninsula to Stromboli and the clearly
less significant pottery circulation from Sicily to Lipari and Filicudi have been observed. The undecorated,
closed vases of Aeolian typology from Milazzo seem to have been produced in Filicudi, while the
bowls decorated in Capo Graziano style from Vivara can be related to a Liparian production.
Keywords: Bronze Age/Capo Graziano facies [EBA-MBAII (2200-1430 b. C.)], Aeolian Archipelago
(Messina, Sicily, Italy), inter- and extra-insular pottery exchange network, petrographic and petrologic
analysis.""
und extrainsularen Keramikaustauschsystems im Äolischen Archipel (Messina, Sizilien, Italien)
während der Capo Graziano Phasen [FBZ-MBZII (2200-1430 v. Chr.)]. Hierzu wurden 259 Proben
von Fundplätzen der benachbarten Inseln Stromboli, Filicudi und Lipari sowie 7 typologisch ähnliche
Exemplare aus den außer-äolischen Regionen Milazzo (Nordsizilien) und Vivara (Phlegräischer Archipel,
Kampanien) durch petrographische und chemische Analysen (Mikrosonde und Laser Ablation ICPMS)
der das keramische Skelett bildenden vulkanischen Mineralien analysiert. Die daraus gewonnenen
Ergebnisse zeigen das Bestehen von selbständigen Produktionsstätten auf den drei Äolischen Inseln und
von unterschiedlichen inter- und extrainsularen Austauschbeziehungen. In interinsularer Hinsicht ist der
Umlauf verzierter Keramik von Lipari nach Filicudi und unverzierter Vasen von Lipari nach Stromboli
nachweisbar. Extrainsular sind Importe von der italienischen Halbinsel nach Stromboli und ein deutlich
geringerer keramischer Umlauf von Sizilien nach Filicudi und Stromboli zu beobachten. Die in Milazzo
gefundenen unverzierten geschlossenen Gefäße von äolischer Typologie wurden in Filicudi produziert,
während die in Vivara gefundenen im Capo Graziano Stil verzierten offenen Vasen aus liparischer
Produktion stammen.
Schlüsselworte: Bronzezeit, Capo Graziano facies [FBZ-MBZII (2200-1430 v. Chr.)], Äolischer Archipel
(Messina, Sizilien, Italien), inter- und extra-insulares keramisches Austauschnetz, petrographische
und geochemische Analysen.
The aim of this work consists in reconstructing the inter- and extra-insular pottery network exchange
in the Aeolian archipelago during the Capo Graziano Phases [EBA-MBAII (2200-1430 b. C.)]. To this
end, 259 samples from the Capo Graziano levels of Stromboli, Filicudi and Lipari and 7 samples of
Aeolian typology from the extra-Aeolian contexts of Milazzo (northern Sicily) and Vivara (Phlegrean
archipelago, Campania) have been examined through petrographic and chemical analysis (EMPA and
Laser Ablation ICP-MS) of the volcanic minerals that compose the non-plastics of the ceramics. The
obtained results demonstrate the existence of local productions on the three islands and of differentiated
inter- and extra-insular exchange forms. From an inter-insular point of view the circulation of decorated
pottery from Lipari to Filicudi and of undecorated vases from Lipari to Stromboli is documented. At an
extra-insular level the high incidence of imports from the Italian peninsula to Stromboli and the clearly
less significant pottery circulation from Sicily to Lipari and Filicudi have been observed. The undecorated,
closed vases of Aeolian typology from Milazzo seem to have been produced in Filicudi, while the
bowls decorated in Capo Graziano style from Vivara can be related to a Liparian production.
Keywords: Bronze Age/Capo Graziano facies [EBA-MBAII (2200-1430 b. C.)], Aeolian Archipelago
(Messina, Sicily, Italy), inter- and extra-insular pottery exchange network, petrographic and petrologic
analysis.""
"An integrated microchemical–petrographic approach is here proposed to discriminate the provenance of archaeological pottery artefacts from distinct production centres. Our study focuses on a statistically significant sampling (n =... more
"An integrated microchemical–petrographic approach
is here proposed to discriminate the provenance of
archaeological pottery artefacts from distinct production
centres. Our study focuses on a statistically significant sampling
(n = 186) of volcanic temper-bearing potteries representative
of the manufacturing and dispersion among the
islands of the Aeolian Archipelago during the Bronze Age.
The widespread establishment of new settlements and the
abundant recovery of Aeolian-made ceramic in southern
Italy attest for the increased vitality of the Archipelago during
the Capo Graziano culture (Early Bronze Age–Middle
Bronze Age 2; 2300–1430 BC). Potteries from three of
the main known ancient communities (Lipari, Filicudi and
Stromboli) have been studied integrating old collections
and newly excavated material. Volcanic tempers have been
first investigated through multivariate analyses of relative
abundances of mineral and rock clasts along with petrographic characters. In addition, we performed in-situ mineral
chemistry microanalyses by Electron Microprobe and
Laser Ablation—Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
to assess major and trace element composition of
the most common mineral phases.
Four Temper Compositional Reference Units have been
recognised based on compositional trends. Two units (AI
and AX) are unequivocally distinct by their peculiar trace
element enrichment and petrographic composition; they
mostly contain samples from the sites of Lipari and Stromboli,
respectively. Units AIV and AVIII, restricted to the
sites of Filicudi and Stromboli, show distinct petrographic
characters but overlapped geochemical fingerprints.
"
is here proposed to discriminate the provenance of
archaeological pottery artefacts from distinct production
centres. Our study focuses on a statistically significant sampling
(n = 186) of volcanic temper-bearing potteries representative
of the manufacturing and dispersion among the
islands of the Aeolian Archipelago during the Bronze Age.
The widespread establishment of new settlements and the
abundant recovery of Aeolian-made ceramic in southern
Italy attest for the increased vitality of the Archipelago during
the Capo Graziano culture (Early Bronze Age–Middle
Bronze Age 2; 2300–1430 BC). Potteries from three of
the main known ancient communities (Lipari, Filicudi and
Stromboli) have been studied integrating old collections
and newly excavated material. Volcanic tempers have been
first investigated through multivariate analyses of relative
abundances of mineral and rock clasts along with petrographic characters. In addition, we performed in-situ mineral
chemistry microanalyses by Electron Microprobe and
Laser Ablation—Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
to assess major and trace element composition of
the most common mineral phases.
Four Temper Compositional Reference Units have been
recognised based on compositional trends. Two units (AI
and AX) are unequivocally distinct by their peculiar trace
element enrichment and petrographic composition; they
mostly contain samples from the sites of Lipari and Stromboli,
respectively. Units AIV and AVIII, restricted to the
sites of Filicudi and Stromboli, show distinct petrographic
characters but overlapped geochemical fingerprints.
"
High degree of ceramic standardization is considered to be a crucial parameter to assess the nature and intensity of pottery production and define levels of economic integration and social complexity. In this paper we address this... more
High degree of ceramic standardization is considered to be a crucial parameter to assess the nature and intensity of pottery production and define levels of economic integration and social complexity. In this paper we address this question at 4th millennium BCE Arslantepe (LC3-5, periods VII and VI A in the site sequence), when a process toward economic centralization shaped the social and political life of the communities living in the main site of the Malatya Plain in South-Eastern Anatolia. The stronger and more widespread élite control over primary goods is visible, for example, in the emergence of mass-produced bowls previously shaped by hand or on the slow wheel (period VII) and then thrown on the fast wheel (period VI A).
Our methodological approach integrates data on raw material procurement, paste preparation, forming techniques, firing conditions and shape variability. The main steps of the pottery chaîne opératoire are investigated in different contexts of vessels production and consumption. The increased social complexity and the introduction of technological innovation (potter’s wheel) did not automatically imply a higher formal and compositional homogeneity in the whole pottery production.
Our methodological approach integrates data on raw material procurement, paste preparation, forming techniques, firing conditions and shape variability. The main steps of the pottery chaîne opératoire are investigated in different contexts of vessels production and consumption. The increased social complexity and the introduction of technological innovation (potter’s wheel) did not automatically imply a higher formal and compositional homogeneity in the whole pottery production.