Propaedeutic basics of Prehistoric Archaeology. The archaeological record. Methodologies in archaeological excavation and recovery of finds. Dating methods. Outlines of Human evolution. The prehistoric cultures from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age. Compositional and technological characterization of prehistoric artifacts (pottery, metal and stone): selection of the analytical methodology, sampling basics and sample preparation techniques. Definition and origin of raw materials.
Martini F. 2008, Archeologia del Paleolitico storia e culture dei popoli cacciatori raccoglitori. Carocci editore.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge acquired:
Methodologies in archaeological research. Basics about prehistoric cronocultural sequence from Palaeolithic to Metal Ages. Prehistoric human environment interactions, settlement modalities, burial customs, symbolic activities.
Methodologies and techniques in archaeometric analysis on prehistoric artefacts.
Competences acquired:
Methodologies in archaeological research.
Skills acquired (at the end of the course):
Recognition and classification of archaeological artefacts.
Selection of analysis methodologies in relation with making technology and preservation status of the prehistoric artefacts.
Prerequisites
Courses required: none
Courses recommended: none
Teaching Methods
CFU: 6
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 48
Type of Assessment
Oral exam.
Course program
Propedeutic basics of Prehistoric Archaeology. The archaeological record. Methodologies in archaeological excavation and recovery of finds. Dating methods. Outlines of Human evolution. The prehistoric cultures from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age. Compositional and technological characterization of prehistoric artifacts (pottery, metal and stone): selection of the analytical methodology, sampling basics and sample preparation techniques. Definition and origin of raw materials.