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Research paper thumbnail of Berecki, S. - Horti, E. - Kacsó, K. - Nyulas, D., Orosz Endre régészeti gyűjteménye / Colecţia arheologică a lui Endre Orosz, CMM III, Mega, 2017

Papers by Dorottya Nyulas

Research paper thumbnail of Souvenirs from the past. Roman objects as grave-goods in the Avar Age cemetery at Noșlac (Alba County)

Mustață, S., Lăzărescu, V.-A, Bârcă, V., Rusu-Bolindeț, V., Matei, D. (eds.), Faber. Studies in Honour of Sorin Cociș at his 65th Anniversary, 2022

The presence of Roman Age artefacts as grave‑goods in Early Medieval cemeteries is not a particul... more The presence of Roman Age artefacts as grave‑goods in Early Medieval cemeteries is not a particularly rare phenomenon either in Transylvania or in Western and Central Europe. However, especially in the case of the Carpathian Basin, this aspect has not yet benefited of large‑scale research. In this paper, the authors succinctly present 17 Roman objects, among them eight coins, found in 11 graves of the Avar Age necropolis at Noşlac, Alba County. Among these some, like the openwork mount, the lunula‑shaped pendant and a lorica squamata scale, show a clear military character; while others (two fragmentary brooches, two small bells, a spatula (?) handle and an engraved gemstone) are more of a civilian nature. Besides giving a short presentation of the Roman objects found in the graves, the paper also discusses the wider spectrum of general interpretation possibilities of such “antiquities” or “archaika” in the Early Medieval period.

Research paper thumbnail of Hoarding and deposition in Europe from later prehistory to the medieval period – finds in context, London (UK), 12–14 June 2019 Acts. Edited by Isabelle Bertrand, Emma Durham, Jenny Hall, Jackie Keily and Matthew G. Knight

Instrumentum HS, 2022

Informations : https://www.instrumentum-europe.org/en/publications/colloque\_londres\_juin2019/ Con... more Informations : https://www.instrumentum-europe.org/en/publications/colloque_londres_juin2019/
Contact : Isabelle Bertrand, instrumentum@free.fr

These proceedings capture the breadth of research presented and we are delighted to include contributions from students/ early career researchers through to those well-established in their respective fields. Hoarding and deposition is a dynamic field of study and encompasses a complex range of practices. As such, a key advantage of approaching this topic from a broader geographic and chronological scope is that key themes across time and space can be observed and the impact of new discoveries can be set in their wider contexts. For this reason, the volume has been split into three sections:
– New discoveries: casting fresh light on depositional prac tices;
– Deposition in wet contexts;
– Hoarding and deposition: process, meaning and practice.
Each section includes examples of case studies from different periods across Europe, which we hope illustrates similarities and differences that emerged. The volume concludes with an invited contribution from Richard Bradley who succinctly highlights the long-term nature of depositional practices, which stretch even beyond the scope of these proceedings.
Research into hoarding and deposition has long captured the imagination of archaeologists and a key aim of the confe rence was to demonstrate the vibrant state of this topic and the new directions it is going in. While editing the contributions it became clear that our understanding continues to widen and change with every new approach taken, much like deposition itself.

Research paper thumbnail of D. Nyulas, When a Long-Lost Inscription (CIL III, 944) Suddenly Grows. About a Manuscript Regarding Roman Discoveries from Călugăreni / Mikháza

Marisia AHP 3, 2021

I would like to express my greatest gratitude towards dr. Ioan Dordea for transcribing the origin... more I would like to express my greatest gratitude towards dr. Ioan Dordea for transcribing the original manuscript and thus allowing me-and others-to read the lines of count J. Kemény. I would also like to thank Professor dr. Radu Ardevan for informing me about the existence of this manuscript and for entrusting its study and publication to me. 2 The speech held by Imre Mikó, the founder of the Transylvanian Museum Society, at the Hungarian Academy in the memory of J. Kemény gives an insight into the life and work of the count, see Mikó 1860; but the most complete account of his biography can be found in the papers of Endre Veress: Veress 1933a; 1933b; 1933c. 3 For his entire bibliographical list, containing 244 titles, see Veress 1933c, 269-305. Unfortunately, Kemény is known for being the author of some forged charters as well, see Veress 1933a, 7-8. 4 For a short overview of his collection see: Bărbulescu 2010, 189-190.

Research paper thumbnail of D. Nyulas, Notes on the collegium utriclariorum

Banatica 31/1, 2021

From there and back again. Scientific life before and after Museums (the period between XVIII cen... more From there and back again. Scientific life before and after Museums (the period between XVIII century and the beginning of XXI century). With special regard on the Romanian Danube shore from Danube Gorge region (Romania) .

Research paper thumbnail of S. Mustață, D. Nyulas, A New Iron Shackle from the Military Fort at Călugăreni (Mureș County, Romania)

O. Tutilă, C. Cristescu, N. C. Rișcuța, A. T. Marc (eds.), Archaeological Small Finds and their Significance. Proceedings of the International Symposium from Deva–Geoagiu Băi, 23rd - 25th of March 2017, 2018

The current paper focuses on an iron shackle discovered in the area of the principia belonging to... more The current paper focuses on an iron shackle discovered in the area of the principia belonging to the military fort at Călugăreni, on the eastern limes of Roman Dacia. Alongside with a discussion regarding the precise typology of this group of finds and the specificity of the closing mechanism, the authors integrate the discovery in the general context of Roman Dacia and the Roman military environment. The analysis also follows similar discoveries from other forts and civil sites of the province, published usually without a proper identification of the functionality.

Research paper thumbnail of D. Nyulas, An Unusual Iron Lamp from the Eastern Limes of Dacia

O. Tutilă, C. Cristescu, N. C. Rișcuța, A. T. Marc (eds.), Archaeological Small Finds and their Significance. Proceedings of the International Symposium from Deva–Geoagiu Băi, 23rd - 25th of March 2017, 2018

Iron lamps in the Roman period, though quite rare, are not really unusual finds, just from Dacia ... more Iron lamps in the Roman period, though quite rare, are not really unusual finds, just from Dacia there are 16 such objects known up until today, all being open lamps, with a more or less similar form. However, in 2015 around 50 fragments of a possible iron lamp were recovered near the principia of the military fort at Călugăreni (HU: Mikháza; Mureș County, Romania). The restoration processes made it clear: this new iron lamp is of the very rare covered type. The form, highly resembling the usual ceramic and copper-alloy oil-lamps is rather uncommon within iron lamps, only several being known from the whole Roman Empire. This paper, after putting it into context, presents this interesting small find alongside with some general notes regarding the Roman covered iron lamps, their production difficulties, and all-in-all significance.

Research paper thumbnail of Vaskohászat és vasmegmunkálás a Római Birodalomban és Dáciában: rövid áttekintés, in: Történelem és Muzeológia – Miskolci Internetes Folyóirat 3, 2016/1, p. 51 ̶ 59.

Történelem és Muzeológia – Miskolci Internetes Folyóirat / History & Museology: Online Journal of Miskolc, Hungary, 2016

Nem véletlen, hogy jelen dolgozat, noha antik régészetről szól, éppen egy ipartörténeti konferenc... more Nem véletlen, hogy jelen dolgozat, noha antik régészetről szól, éppen egy ipartörténeti konferencia keretein belül került bemutatásra. Ennek fő oka, hogy elsőként a Római Birodalomnak sikerült létrehozni egy olyan kiterjedt, állami szinten megszervezett (részben a privát szektor adminisztrációja alá tartozó), gyakran akár nagyüzemi vasgyártást, melynek szintjét jóformán a középkor derekáig nem érte utol semmilyen más állam vagy birodalom. Természetesen a kelták vagy később az Avar Kaganátus idején is jelentős vasművességgel kell számolnunk, léptékeiben azonban ezek sem közelítették meg a római "ipart".

Research paper thumbnail of Vassalak leletek a római limes erdélyi, Maros megyei szakaszáról. FTIR és XRF spektroszkópiai jellemzés / FTIR and XRF Spectroscopic Characterization of Iron Slags Unearthed on the Mureș County Sector (Transylvania, Romania) on the Roman Limes

A XXI. Fiatal Műszakiak Tudományos Ülésszak előadásai / Proceedings of the XXIth International Scientific Conference of Young Engineer, 2016

Iron slag probes unearthed at the Brâncoveneşti/Marosvécs, Călugăreni/Mikháza and Vătava/Felsőrép... more Iron slag probes unearthed at the Brâncoveneşti/Marosvécs, Călugăreni/Mikháza and Vătava/Felsőrépa limes sites were subjected to FTIR spectroscopy in order to approximate their mineralogical composition and respectively surface XRF spectroscopic investigation to characterize their elemental composition and inhomogeneity. The relatively broad IR absorption bands obtained in the spectral domain 2000-400 cm-1 show that the samples are mainly constituted of silicates associated to minor quantities of aluminates and carbonates. In concordance with the expectations and supported by both the FTIR spectroscopic and XRF data the primary mineral phase of the samples is most probably fayalite (Fe 2 SiO 4). The experimental data confirm that when discussing the chemical as well as mineral composition, consideration of the heterogeneity of the samples is mandatory.

Research paper thumbnail of A vassalak maradványok archeometallurgiai jelentősége / Archaeometallurgical importance of iron smelting and smithing slags

A XX. Fiatal Műszakiak Tudományos Ülésszak előadásai / Proceedings of the XXth International Scientific Conference of Young Engineer, 2015

Iron production slags from different stages of production (smelting and smithing) are mostly dist... more Iron production slags from different stages of production (smelting and smithing) are mostly distinguished on the basis of their morphological characteristics. Where smithing and smelting slag morphologies are overlapping, they can be discriminated chemically. Assuming that the different slags are safely distinguished, they can be categorized according to their particular technological origins (i.e., bloomery furnace, blast furnace, puddling hearth, finery, smithy) and provenance. The systematics for grouping generally relies on the weight of interferences drawn from chemical, morphological, microstructural and contextual analysis. Correct interpretation of the archaeometallurgical data obtained on iron slags is mandatory in order to realize their correct clustering and reach a correct archaeological conclusion.

Book Reviews by Dorottya Nyulas

Research paper thumbnail of REVIEW - D. Spânu et alii, Tezaurul de orfevru de la Mălăieştii de Jos / The Mălăieştii de Jos Silver Craftsman’s Hoard, 2018.

Acta Musei Napocensis 57/I, 2020

The iconographic lineage" of Toc-Chereluș coin-type. Relationship between Dacian scyphates and th... more The iconographic lineage" of Toc-Chereluș coin-type. Relationship between Dacian scyphates and the coins from the Scordisci territory 9

Articles / Papers by Dorottya Nyulas

Research paper thumbnail of Instrumentum 56, December 2022 issue (36 p.)

Instrumentum Bulletin, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Instrumentum 51, june 2020 (64 p.)

Tar birch in Roman Gaul; Pottery and Costume accessories in Noricum, Pannonia, Dacia; Late Roman ... more Tar birch in Roman Gaul; Pottery and Costume accessories in Noricum, Pannonia, Dacia; Late Roman Knifes with unusual fitting (Conjux, FR); Textile production and Female workers; Roman Glass in Aquilea (IT); Appliques figurate Verona e Suzzara (IT), studded soles from Reims (FR), ... Bibliography, Book reviews, ...

Bulletin of the Working European Group on Handcraft and manufactured products from Antiquity to modern Period :
http://www.instrumentum-europe.org/en/

Contact : instrumentum@free.fr

Web sites by Dorottya Nyulas

Research paper thumbnail of Instrumentum : European research Group on Craft and Artefacts in Antiquity, medieval and modern Periods

Research paper thumbnail of Souvenirs from the past. Roman objects as grave-goods in the Avar Age cemetery at Noșlac (Alba County)

Mustață, S., Lăzărescu, V.-A, Bârcă, V., Rusu-Bolindeț, V., Matei, D. (eds.), Faber. Studies in Honour of Sorin Cociș at his 65th Anniversary, 2022

The presence of Roman Age artefacts as grave‑goods in Early Medieval cemeteries is not a particul... more The presence of Roman Age artefacts as grave‑goods in Early Medieval cemeteries is not a particularly rare phenomenon either in Transylvania or in Western and Central Europe. However, especially in the case of the Carpathian Basin, this aspect has not yet benefited of large‑scale research. In this paper, the authors succinctly present 17 Roman objects, among them eight coins, found in 11 graves of the Avar Age necropolis at Noşlac, Alba County. Among these some, like the openwork mount, the lunula‑shaped pendant and a lorica squamata scale, show a clear military character; while others (two fragmentary brooches, two small bells, a spatula (?) handle and an engraved gemstone) are more of a civilian nature. Besides giving a short presentation of the Roman objects found in the graves, the paper also discusses the wider spectrum of general interpretation possibilities of such “antiquities” or “archaika” in the Early Medieval period.

Research paper thumbnail of Hoarding and deposition in Europe from later prehistory to the medieval period – finds in context, London (UK), 12–14 June 2019 Acts. Edited by Isabelle Bertrand, Emma Durham, Jenny Hall, Jackie Keily and Matthew G. Knight

Instrumentum HS, 2022

Informations : https://www.instrumentum-europe.org/en/publications/colloque\_londres\_juin2019/ Con... more Informations : https://www.instrumentum-europe.org/en/publications/colloque_londres_juin2019/
Contact : Isabelle Bertrand, instrumentum@free.fr

These proceedings capture the breadth of research presented and we are delighted to include contributions from students/ early career researchers through to those well-established in their respective fields. Hoarding and deposition is a dynamic field of study and encompasses a complex range of practices. As such, a key advantage of approaching this topic from a broader geographic and chronological scope is that key themes across time and space can be observed and the impact of new discoveries can be set in their wider contexts. For this reason, the volume has been split into three sections:
– New discoveries: casting fresh light on depositional prac tices;
– Deposition in wet contexts;
– Hoarding and deposition: process, meaning and practice.
Each section includes examples of case studies from different periods across Europe, which we hope illustrates similarities and differences that emerged. The volume concludes with an invited contribution from Richard Bradley who succinctly highlights the long-term nature of depositional practices, which stretch even beyond the scope of these proceedings.
Research into hoarding and deposition has long captured the imagination of archaeologists and a key aim of the confe rence was to demonstrate the vibrant state of this topic and the new directions it is going in. While editing the contributions it became clear that our understanding continues to widen and change with every new approach taken, much like deposition itself.

Research paper thumbnail of D. Nyulas, When a Long-Lost Inscription (CIL III, 944) Suddenly Grows. About a Manuscript Regarding Roman Discoveries from Călugăreni / Mikháza

Marisia AHP 3, 2021

I would like to express my greatest gratitude towards dr. Ioan Dordea for transcribing the origin... more I would like to express my greatest gratitude towards dr. Ioan Dordea for transcribing the original manuscript and thus allowing me-and others-to read the lines of count J. Kemény. I would also like to thank Professor dr. Radu Ardevan for informing me about the existence of this manuscript and for entrusting its study and publication to me. 2 The speech held by Imre Mikó, the founder of the Transylvanian Museum Society, at the Hungarian Academy in the memory of J. Kemény gives an insight into the life and work of the count, see Mikó 1860; but the most complete account of his biography can be found in the papers of Endre Veress: Veress 1933a; 1933b; 1933c. 3 For his entire bibliographical list, containing 244 titles, see Veress 1933c, 269-305. Unfortunately, Kemény is known for being the author of some forged charters as well, see Veress 1933a, 7-8. 4 For a short overview of his collection see: Bărbulescu 2010, 189-190.

Research paper thumbnail of D. Nyulas, Notes on the collegium utriclariorum

Banatica 31/1, 2021

From there and back again. Scientific life before and after Museums (the period between XVIII cen... more From there and back again. Scientific life before and after Museums (the period between XVIII century and the beginning of XXI century). With special regard on the Romanian Danube shore from Danube Gorge region (Romania) .

Research paper thumbnail of S. Mustață, D. Nyulas, A New Iron Shackle from the Military Fort at Călugăreni (Mureș County, Romania)

O. Tutilă, C. Cristescu, N. C. Rișcuța, A. T. Marc (eds.), Archaeological Small Finds and their Significance. Proceedings of the International Symposium from Deva–Geoagiu Băi, 23rd - 25th of March 2017, 2018

The current paper focuses on an iron shackle discovered in the area of the principia belonging to... more The current paper focuses on an iron shackle discovered in the area of the principia belonging to the military fort at Călugăreni, on the eastern limes of Roman Dacia. Alongside with a discussion regarding the precise typology of this group of finds and the specificity of the closing mechanism, the authors integrate the discovery in the general context of Roman Dacia and the Roman military environment. The analysis also follows similar discoveries from other forts and civil sites of the province, published usually without a proper identification of the functionality.

Research paper thumbnail of D. Nyulas, An Unusual Iron Lamp from the Eastern Limes of Dacia

O. Tutilă, C. Cristescu, N. C. Rișcuța, A. T. Marc (eds.), Archaeological Small Finds and their Significance. Proceedings of the International Symposium from Deva–Geoagiu Băi, 23rd - 25th of March 2017, 2018

Iron lamps in the Roman period, though quite rare, are not really unusual finds, just from Dacia ... more Iron lamps in the Roman period, though quite rare, are not really unusual finds, just from Dacia there are 16 such objects known up until today, all being open lamps, with a more or less similar form. However, in 2015 around 50 fragments of a possible iron lamp were recovered near the principia of the military fort at Călugăreni (HU: Mikháza; Mureș County, Romania). The restoration processes made it clear: this new iron lamp is of the very rare covered type. The form, highly resembling the usual ceramic and copper-alloy oil-lamps is rather uncommon within iron lamps, only several being known from the whole Roman Empire. This paper, after putting it into context, presents this interesting small find alongside with some general notes regarding the Roman covered iron lamps, their production difficulties, and all-in-all significance.

Research paper thumbnail of Vaskohászat és vasmegmunkálás a Római Birodalomban és Dáciában: rövid áttekintés, in: Történelem és Muzeológia – Miskolci Internetes Folyóirat 3, 2016/1, p. 51 ̶ 59.

Történelem és Muzeológia – Miskolci Internetes Folyóirat / History & Museology: Online Journal of Miskolc, Hungary, 2016

Nem véletlen, hogy jelen dolgozat, noha antik régészetről szól, éppen egy ipartörténeti konferenc... more Nem véletlen, hogy jelen dolgozat, noha antik régészetről szól, éppen egy ipartörténeti konferencia keretein belül került bemutatásra. Ennek fő oka, hogy elsőként a Római Birodalomnak sikerült létrehozni egy olyan kiterjedt, állami szinten megszervezett (részben a privát szektor adminisztrációja alá tartozó), gyakran akár nagyüzemi vasgyártást, melynek szintjét jóformán a középkor derekáig nem érte utol semmilyen más állam vagy birodalom. Természetesen a kelták vagy később az Avar Kaganátus idején is jelentős vasművességgel kell számolnunk, léptékeiben azonban ezek sem közelítették meg a római "ipart".

Research paper thumbnail of Vassalak leletek a római limes erdélyi, Maros megyei szakaszáról. FTIR és XRF spektroszkópiai jellemzés / FTIR and XRF Spectroscopic Characterization of Iron Slags Unearthed on the Mureș County Sector (Transylvania, Romania) on the Roman Limes

A XXI. Fiatal Műszakiak Tudományos Ülésszak előadásai / Proceedings of the XXIth International Scientific Conference of Young Engineer, 2016

Iron slag probes unearthed at the Brâncoveneşti/Marosvécs, Călugăreni/Mikháza and Vătava/Felsőrép... more Iron slag probes unearthed at the Brâncoveneşti/Marosvécs, Călugăreni/Mikháza and Vătava/Felsőrépa limes sites were subjected to FTIR spectroscopy in order to approximate their mineralogical composition and respectively surface XRF spectroscopic investigation to characterize their elemental composition and inhomogeneity. The relatively broad IR absorption bands obtained in the spectral domain 2000-400 cm-1 show that the samples are mainly constituted of silicates associated to minor quantities of aluminates and carbonates. In concordance with the expectations and supported by both the FTIR spectroscopic and XRF data the primary mineral phase of the samples is most probably fayalite (Fe 2 SiO 4). The experimental data confirm that when discussing the chemical as well as mineral composition, consideration of the heterogeneity of the samples is mandatory.

Research paper thumbnail of A vassalak maradványok archeometallurgiai jelentősége / Archaeometallurgical importance of iron smelting and smithing slags

A XX. Fiatal Műszakiak Tudományos Ülésszak előadásai / Proceedings of the XXth International Scientific Conference of Young Engineer, 2015

Iron production slags from different stages of production (smelting and smithing) are mostly dist... more Iron production slags from different stages of production (smelting and smithing) are mostly distinguished on the basis of their morphological characteristics. Where smithing and smelting slag morphologies are overlapping, they can be discriminated chemically. Assuming that the different slags are safely distinguished, they can be categorized according to their particular technological origins (i.e., bloomery furnace, blast furnace, puddling hearth, finery, smithy) and provenance. The systematics for grouping generally relies on the weight of interferences drawn from chemical, morphological, microstructural and contextual analysis. Correct interpretation of the archaeometallurgical data obtained on iron slags is mandatory in order to realize their correct clustering and reach a correct archaeological conclusion.

Research paper thumbnail of REVIEW - D. Spânu et alii, Tezaurul de orfevru de la Mălăieştii de Jos / The Mălăieştii de Jos Silver Craftsman’s Hoard, 2018.

Acta Musei Napocensis 57/I, 2020

The iconographic lineage" of Toc-Chereluș coin-type. Relationship between Dacian scyphates and th... more The iconographic lineage" of Toc-Chereluș coin-type. Relationship between Dacian scyphates and the coins from the Scordisci territory 9

Research paper thumbnail of Instrumentum 56, December 2022 issue (36 p.)

Instrumentum Bulletin, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Instrumentum 51, june 2020 (64 p.)

Tar birch in Roman Gaul; Pottery and Costume accessories in Noricum, Pannonia, Dacia; Late Roman ... more Tar birch in Roman Gaul; Pottery and Costume accessories in Noricum, Pannonia, Dacia; Late Roman Knifes with unusual fitting (Conjux, FR); Textile production and Female workers; Roman Glass in Aquilea (IT); Appliques figurate Verona e Suzzara (IT), studded soles from Reims (FR), ... Bibliography, Book reviews, ...

Bulletin of the Working European Group on Handcraft and manufactured products from Antiquity to modern Period :
http://www.instrumentum-europe.org/en/

Contact : instrumentum@free.fr