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{"title":"Archaeological science in Latin America","authors":"Lorena Becerra-Valdivia, Francisca Santana Sagredo","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70009","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Archaeological science has long been central to uncovering and understanding the complexities of the human past. In Latin America, a region renowned for its intricate tapestry of cultural heritage, history and prehistory, the application of scientific methods has yielded transformative insights, ranging from the lifeways of Late Pleistocene hunter–gatherers to the iconic traditions of the Andes and Mesoamerica. This special issue of <i>Archaeometry</i> showcases studies that illustrate the expansive scope of archaeological science in the region, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of research, methodological advancements, diverse applications and ethical considerations.</p><p>The scientific study of archaeology in Latin America has roots in the early 20th century, when relative dating techniques, such as ceramic typology, began to inform cultural chronologies. However, it was not until the mid-20th century that radiocarbon dating revolutionized the field, allowing for the development of more precise chronological frameworks. Later, archaeological science in Latin America began to incorporate biomolecular and geochemical techniques, including stable isotope analysis and palaeogenomics, which enabled scholars to address questions of diet, mobility and population dynamics with unprecedented specificity. Historically, however, the field in Latin America has evolved against a backdrop of significant challenges, with many countries lacking the infrastructure and funding necessary to sustain scientific research. This has led to a reliance on international collaborations to varying degrees, with facilities in Europe and North America often playing a central role. Whilst these collaborations have been valuable, they can inadvertently reinforce power imbalances, with minimal representation of Latin American and Indigenous researchers or communities. Addressing these inequities is essential to fostering a more equitable future for archaeological science in the region. It is our hope that this special issue contributes to this effort by highlighting home-grown research and locally developed initiatives led by scholars within Latin America.</p><p>The eight papers featured in this issue underscore the methodological diversity and interdisciplinary approaches that characterize the vibrant field of archaeological science in Latin America. Tessone et al. (<span>2024</span>) utilize stable isotope analyses to reconstruct dietary practices and mobility patterns in the Andes, shedding light on the complex interplay between environmental adaptation and cultural change. De la Fuente Castro and Figueiro (<span>2024</span>) delve into the potential of ancient DNA to unravel human population histories, whilst addressing ethical considerations and logistical challenges unique to the region. Lantos et al. (<span>2025</span>) provide a comprehensive review of organic residue analysis, demonstrating its utility in exploring dietary practices, psychoactive substanc","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S2","pages":"S1-S3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.70009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to “Applying sterols and bile acids as biomarkers for identifying human versus wild animals' faecal traces in cave sediments at archaeological sites”","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70000","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <span>Gryczewska, N.</span>, <span>Sulwiński, M.</span>, <span>Chibowski, P.</span>, <span>Krajcarz, M. T.</span>, <span>Zegarek, M.</span>, <span>Kot, M.</span>, <span>Pereswiet-Soltan, A.</span>, <span>Szymczak, K.</span> &amp; <span>Suska-Malawska, M.</span> (<span>2025</span>). <span>Applying sterols and bile acids as biomarkers for identifying human versus wild animals' faecal traces in cave sediments at archaeological sites</span>. <i>Archaeometry</i>. https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13067</p><p>All tables were mistakenly combined into a single Excel file in the Supporting Information section. As a result, they were not correctly referenced in the text or accurately described. They are now provided as ten separate Excel files, each with the correct description.</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.70000","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144551201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Foreword – Archaeometry special issue on chronological modeling","authors":"Thomas Huet,&nbsp;Eythan Levy","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13095","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It is well understood that archaeologists, by definition, always strive to assess time as precisely as possible. However, the lack of efficient temporal data interoperability limits our understanding of cross-cultural historical evolution. This Special Issue of <i>Archaeometry</i> on chronological modelling features nine contributions which, while not covering all existing methods, provide a useful snapshot of current research on formalisms, methods, and standards. We hope it will help spark a ‘temporal turn’ in archaeology, much like GIS initiated a ‘spatial turn’ in the field more than 30 years ago.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S1","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.13095","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144190747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Data complexity and computer assisted chronology: Methods and discoveries","authors":"David A. Falk","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13078","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Data complexity is one of the most formidable problems facing modern chronology. Chronologists in the past have attempted to mitigate the problem through reducing the amount of math needed by curating the data set. However, evaluating the significance of curated data can be subjective and often incorrect because choosing the most significant synchronisms is not always intuitive. For better chronologies, new methods and tools are needed that retain complexity and interdependence with cross-cultural data but eliminate the subjectivity of human data curation. The consequence of these needs would be that constructing a chronology requires not just hundreds of thousands of calculations but also an additional number of calculations to show that a chronology is potentially valid. This paper posits that one can craft better, more accurate historical chronologies using a tool such as the <i>Groundhog Chronological Laboratory</i>, which was specifically designed for that purpose. <i>Groundhog</i> is uniquely designed to help historians and chronologists design new chronologies and test them for internal consistency.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S1","pages":"154-177"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144191095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Temporal relations in archaeology: a survey and a new typology","authors":"Eythan Levy","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13080","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article presents a new typology of temporal relations suited for archaeological use. It discusses the properties and advantages of the proposed system and compares it with three other typologies of temporal relations: Allen's relations, Holst's relation, and the CIDOC-CRM. It is argued that a more detailed typology of temporal relations in archaeology than currently available is called for, such as the one proposed in this paper. A final synoptic table is provided to help users navigate among the different typologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S1","pages":"178-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144190800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A new conservative and robust Bayesian approach for the event date model in chronology building","authors":"Komlan Midodzi Noukpoape,&nbsp;Philippe Lanos,&nbsp;Philippe Dufresne","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13063","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Dating techniques in archaeology have undergone considerable development in recent decades. Today, the major challenge for archaeologists remains the reliability and precision of the date attributed to an artefact or an archaeological event. To this end, it is essential for archaeologists to cross-reference information from different sources (absolute dating, relative dating, typo-chronology, historical texts, etc.) The development of statistical models that are as close as possible to archaeological reasoning is necessary for efficient data processing. Research published over the past thirty years has shown that statistical models based on the Bayesian statistical approach are ideally suited to the construction of chronologies. Indeed, Bayesian modeling makes it possible to combine the chronometric measurements produced in dating laboratories and the expertise of archaeologists. Moreover, Bayesian statistics are also well suited to small samples (i.e., few dating data). In this article, we are interested in the event date model proposed by Lanos and Philippe in 2017. It is a hierarchical Bayesian model that allows combining chronometric dates assumed to be contemporaneous to estimate the date of a target event of historical interest. Irreducible errors between the chronometric dates and the event of interest are modeled with individual random effects, which makes it a model robust to outliers. However, the introduction of individual random effects can lead to imprecision of the posterior density of the event date. The aim of this article is to correct this imprecision by making the event date model conservative.</p><p>In this article, we first calculate the theoretical posterior densities of the parameters of the event date model proposed by Lanos and Philippe for two cases, namely the processing of chronometric measurements and the processing of typo-chronological observations. Secondly, we propose an improvement to this model by assuming randomness in the precision parameter, which we model here by a prior inverse-gamma distribution whose parameters are defined under the constraint of conservation of the event date distribution when it contains a single chronometric date. We illustrate this improvement by applying it to synthetic examples (usual distributions and calibrated distributions), then to data from various archaeological structures that have already been published.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S1","pages":"84-109"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.13063","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144191136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genealogies and oral histories as chronological networks: interfacing whakapapa (Māori genealogies) with Gregorian calendar year archaeological radiocarbon dates","authors":"Isaac H. McIvor,&nbsp;Alan Hogg,&nbsp;Tom Roa,&nbsp;Waikaremoana Waitoki,&nbsp;Gretel Boswijk,&nbsp;Warren Gumbley,&nbsp;Atholl Anderson,&nbsp;Rowan McBride","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13074","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Human genealogies serve multiple functions beyond documenting one's pedigree. They operate as complex social frameworks that structure knowledge, delimit group membership, explain historical causation, are political tools, and provide chronological foundations for understanding past events and processes across diverse knowledge systems. Archaeologists, ethnologists, and historians have long related historical information from genealogies and associated histories to solar calendar years. However, unsystematic methodologies, contrasting ontologies, and ethical issues have limited these approaches. In this paper, we review previous attempts at relating human genealogies and associated histories with calendar years. We explain the chronological network approach as a new alternative, including maximum and minimum Gregorian calendar year limits for each event's date estimate. We consider this method capable of greater transparency, adjustment with new information, hypothesis testing, and internally consistent models. The efficacy of the chronological network approach is demonstrated with a case study of Māori genealogies (<i>whakapapa</i>), oral histories (<i>kōrero tuku iho</i>), and radiocarbon dates. Example genealogical date estimates are interfaced with radiocarbon dates of the initial settlement of Aotearoa New Zealand and the advent of fortifications (<i>pā</i>) in the Waikato region. We conclude by discussing the implications and significance concerning Indigenous research methodologies, priorities, and data sovereignty principles.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S1","pages":"131-153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.13074","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144191202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High tin or high lead: distinctive alloying practices of the pastoral Yuhuangmiao culture in Northeast China during the first millennium BCE","authors":"Wenxun Ren,&nbsp;Ruiliang Liu,&nbsp;Yanxiang Li,&nbsp;Xiaojia Tang,&nbsp;Rubin Han,&nbsp;Fengyi Jin,&nbsp;Limin Huan,&nbsp;Mark Pollard","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Jundushan cemetery, located on the northern boundary of the present-day Beijing, sits at a crucial nexus between the Yan and Taihang mountains linking northern and central China. This strategic location provides an interesting case for examining interactions between pastoralism and agriculture around the early half of the first millennium BCE. Under this light, this paper aims to illustrate the local metallurgical development, exemplified by the key metal assemblage discovered at the Jundushan cemetery of the Yuhuangmiao culture. It contains wider social implications on the unique aspect of the Jundushan people and their broader communication network. The new alloying and lead isotopic analyses of 39 bronzes reveal a series of changes in both metallurgical practice and metal supply network. Jundunshan is characterized by the use of both high-tin and high-lead bronzes, with tin playing a particularly essential role. They are probably the result of two different alloying processes, one with almost pure copper being alloyed by pure tin, the other with pure copper combining with a specific tin-lead mixture (Sn: Pb ≈ 45:55). Lead isotopic data reveal a clear change during the transition between the mid and late stage of Jundushan. The major type of lead used in the last stage at Jundushan (ca. 6th–5th century BCE) appears not widely circulated in the states of central China, indicative of a local lead source accessed by Jundunshan. The new data bridge an important gap in our knowledge of the metallurgical practice and flow of metal around the early first millennium BCE in northeastern China, a region where agriculturalists and pastoralists were interacted.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 4","pages":"1040-1056"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.13068","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144550866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Applying sterols and bile acids as biomarkers for identifying human versus wild animals' faecal traces in cave sediments at archaeological sites","authors":"Natalia Gryczewska,&nbsp;Marcin Sulwiński,&nbsp;Piotr Chibowski,&nbsp;Maciej T. Krajcarz,&nbsp;Marcin Zegarek,&nbsp;Małgorzata Kot,&nbsp;Andrea Pereswiet-Soltan,&nbsp;Karol Szymczak,&nbsp;Małgorzata Suska-Malawska","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13067","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Faecal biomarkers are used to trace and identify the source of faecal matter at various types of archaeological sites. Until now, the focus has been centred on humans and domesticated animals. However, in caves, it's wild animals that play a role in the deposition of organic matter. To assess the participation of animals and humans at such sites through molecular markers it is crucial to recognize their biomolecular signature. We developed a database of faecal profiles of 14 species of modern wildlife animals and assessed common ratios for recognizing the source of faecal matter. We proposed an improved framework and applied it to a set of test samples from cave sites. Our research shows that faecal biomarker analysis in caves is indeed feasible.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 4","pages":"1022-1039"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.13067","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144550865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prerequisites for a computational approach to Minoan chronology","authors":"Diamantis Panagiotopoulos,&nbsp;Martina Trognitz","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13066","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The paper examines the development, adoption, and limitations of the relative chronology system for Minoan pottery, initially established by Sir Arthur Evans and Duncan Mackenzie during the excavation of Knossos (1900–1906). Despite its weaknesses, this system remained largely unchanged due to its convenience rather than its accuracy. The study discusses adaptations of this framework, critiques its shortcomings—particularly in obscuring temporal variability—and explores alternative approaches, including computational methods and Linked Open Data (LOD). The proposed solution involves replacing rigid periodizations with a more precise system based on synchronisms, visualized through Gantt charts, and integrating regional sequences using mathematical modeling. The goal is to enhance chronological accuracy in Minoan archaeology, especially for critical transitional periods.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S1","pages":"110-130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.13066","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144191221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}