This ebook, Methods in Ancient Wine Archaeology: Scientific Approaches in Roman Contexts (PDF) offers an inclusive and comprehensive exploration of the various scientific methods and interdisciplinary approaches that are currently at the forefront of research on Roman and ancient wine. Organized thematically, the chapters cover a wide range of topics including biomolecular archaeology, chemical analysis, archaeobotany, palynology, vineyard and landscape archaeology, and computational and experimental archaeology. The book delves into the latest techniques employed in the field, such as ancient DNA analysis, organic residue analysis, geophysical prospection, multispectral imaging, and spatial and climatic modeling. Although the primary focus is on the Roman Mediterranean, the book also includes detailed case studies, methodological explanations, and broader reflections on the current state of research, making it a valuable resource for scholars across various disciplines, geographical locations, and historical periods.
The study of ancient Roman wine has been dominated until recently by traditional archaeological analyses focused upon production facilities and ceramic evidence related to transport. While such architecture and artefact-focussed approaches provide a fundamental foundation for our understanding of this topic, they fail to provide the requisite nuance to answer other questions regarding grape cultivation and wine production, consumption, use and trade. As the first compendium of its kind, this book supports the embedding of modern scientific and experimental techniques into archaeological fieldwork, research and laboratory analysis, pushing the boundaries of what questions can be explored, and serving as a launching point for future avenues of interdisciplinary research.
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