Experimental Archaeology

The Theory of the Archaeological Raft: Motivation, Method, and Madness in Experimental Archaeology

P.J. Capelotti (US)

Between 1947 and 2006, nearly forty expeditions set out in recreated maritime drift vessels to demonstrate hypotheses with varying levels of relevance to archaeology and cultural diffusion. This paper divides the motivations of these expeditions into four major categories...

Contribution to the Medieval Building Technology Based on the Reconstruction of a Rounded Church

Ákos Nemcsics (HU)

This article presents the experimental archaeological project to build a medieval rotunda reconstruction using rough stone building technology. Here, a medieval rotunda reconstruction is presented by contemporary building technology...

"But if you don't get any IRON..." Towards an Effective Method for Small Iron Smelting Furnaces

Darrell Markewitz (CA)

Building and operating a small bloomery iron furnace is certainly a wonderful public demonstration for any museum or living history site. It is however a complex technical process, with many individual factors combining for success. Over the last decade in North America, small teams of blacksmiths have developed predictable working methods through trial and much error. This direct practical experience can provide some insights into questions that even the best researched theories may not be able to solve.

The Experiment and the Umbrella - 10 Years of Experimental Archaeology

Marianne Bloch Hansen (DK)

Who are the contributors?

First of all it is interesting to see who the participants in the discussion of the archaeological experiment are. Certainly, the articles I have selected and read are only representative of a fraction of the contributions, but it is clear that it is primarily those who work with experimental archaeology in their research. Participants from outside this group are rare. This is regrettable as the archaeological experiment is an important method in archaeological research in general.

Swietokrzyskie Association of Industrial Heritage (PL)

Ancient metallurgy of iron and iron itself is the subject matter of our interest. It is mostly the essence of the "Dymarki Świętokrzyskie" archaeological event which also gave a name to the project "Man and iron in the first centuries of our era" launched 20 years ago.

Ancient metallurgy of iron and iron itself is the subject matter of our interest. It is mostly the essence of the "Dymarki Świętokrzyskie" archaeological event which also gave a name to the project "Man and iron in the first centuries of...

Experimenta (ES)

The association “Experimenta” (Asociación Española de Arqueología Experimental) develops several experimental archaeology activities inside Spain. We started in 2006. The association includes scientific and private institutions that are involve in these methodologies.

The association “Experimenta” (Asociación Española de Arqueología Experimental) develops several experimental archaeology activities inside Spain. We started in 2006. The association includes scientific and private institutions that are involve in these methodologies...

Jaciment Arqueològic L'Esquerda (ES)

Member of EXARC
Yes

Fundació Privada l’Esquerda – Museu Arqueològic de l’Esquerda The site l’Esquerda represents the Iberian Era (5th – 1st century BC) as well as the period between the 7th and 14th century AD. The area presented is the Plana de Vic, and the valley of the river Ter, all 70 km north from Barcelona, in the inner lands of Catalonia.

The site l’Esquerda represents the Iberian Era (5th – 1st century BC) as well as the period between the 7th and 14th century AD. The area presented is the Plana de Vic, and the valley of the river Ter, all 70 km north from Barcelona, in the inner lands of Catalonia...

Prähistorische Abteilung des Naturhistorischen Museums (AT)

Member of EXARC
Yes

The Natural History Museum of Vienna holds some of the most remarkable prehistoric finds. In display halls covering 8.700² metres the visitor can travel through our planet's history, through the breathtaking diversity of nature and back to the origins of our culture.

The Natural History Museum of Vienna holds some of the most remarkable prehistoric finds. In display halls covering 8.700² metres the visitor can travel through our planet's history, through the breathtaking diversity of nature and...

EAS-AES (CH)

EAS is the Swiss platform for the promotion of experimental archaeology across all eras and disciplines. With activities, she unites the scientific experiment, the cultural mediation, as well as the production of replicas.

EAS is the Swiss platform for the promotion of experimental archaeology across all eras and disciplines. With activities, she unites the scientific experiment, the cultural mediation, as well as the production of replicas. At the same time....

Bäckedals Folkhögskola (SE)

Member of EXARC
Yes

Bäckedal is a Folk High School / independent adult education college with courses in ancient technology and traditional knowledge. The school is independent concerning religion, party politics and the business-world and the education is funded by the Swedish state.

Bäckedal is a Folk High School / independent adult education college with courses in ancient technology and traditional knowledge. The school is independent concerning religion, party politics and the business-world and the education is funded by the Swedish state...