Comparing re-surveys in Isernia and Venosa (Molise and Basilicata, Italy)

Author(s):
Garcia Sanchez, J.; Pelgrom, J.; Stek, T.D. (0000-0003-3944-8112)
Editor(s):
García, Sánchez J.
Published
2017
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

This paper addresses the value of re-surveys in two different regions with different cultural and landscape formation histories: the Upper Volturno basin in Molise (the hinterland of the colony of Aesernia, modern Isernia), and the Melfese area in Basilicata (the hinterland of the colony of Venusia, modern Venosa). In these areas, we compare legacy datasets with newly acquired survey data in the same areas, and compare the results by means of statistics (Chi-square) and visual exploration (cartographical and GIS-based analysis). The statistical comparisons of these different surveys show that site numbers may change significantly. This paper explores the reasons for these dynamics in the archaeological surface record by focussing especially on landscape changes.

Date issued
2017-08-09
Language
English
Publisher
University of the Aegean
Is part of
Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry: International Scientific Journal (2017), Vol. 17, no. 3, p. 39-52
hdl
1887/71256
doi
10.5281/zenodo.1005454