The application of GIS technologies to solve archaeological questions related to spatial issues h... more The application of GIS technologies to solve archaeological questions related to spatial issues has nearly become an imperative during last decades. This has implied an exponential applicability of such methodologies in the field of archaeology, both in macro and micro scale. However, despite their implementation, mostly through geostatistical tools, deeper interpretations of the archaeological georeferenced record, regarding social strategies – productive and consumption activities – have been poorly carried out. Nevertheless, recent studies have shown that combining different sources of data – such as ethnographical literature, ethnoarchaeological observations, use-wear analysis or soil chemical analysis – could be useful to overcome this limitation. The aim of this session is to build a reflexive discussion regarding the different theoretical and methodological approaches on this topic. Specific focus will be devoted to compare the meaning and analytical connotations of the terminologies and models used in archaeological case studies of different chronologies and social forms of organization. Therefore, we strongly welcome theoretical and practical contributions in geospatial analysis and predictive modelling that have included social theory.
The application of GIS technologies to solve archaeological questions related to spatial issues h... more The application of GIS technologies to solve archaeological questions related to spatial issues has nearly become an imperative during last decades. This has implied an exponential applicability of such methodologies in the field of archaeology, both in macro and micro scale. However, despite their implementation, mostly through geostatistical tools, deeper interpretations of the archaeological georeferenced record, regarding social strategies – productive and consumption activities – have been poorly carried out. Nevertheless, recent studies have shown that combining different sources of data – such as ethnographical literature, ethnoarchaeological observations, use-wear analysis or soil chemical analysis – could be useful to overcome this limitation. The aim of this session is to build a reflexive discussion regarding the different theoretical and methodological approaches on this topic. Specific focus will be devoted to compare the meaning and analytical connotations of the terminologies and models used in archaeological case studies of different chronologies and social forms of organization. Therefore, we strongly welcome theoretical and practical contributions in geospatial analysis and predictive modelling that have included social theory.
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