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Book by Sabine Huy
AF 44, 2022
In the last quarter of the 7th century BC, the northernmost of the known Greek settlements was fo... more In the last quarter of the 7th century BC, the northernmost of the known Greek settlements was founded at Taganrog, in the north-east of the Sea of Azov. As a result, permanent relations were established with the poleis on the shores of the Black Sea and the Aegean, as evidenced by the numerous transport amphorae and other ceramic vessels that have been found. At the same time, the population density in the region increased considerably until the beginning of the 3rd century BC. The book examines the interrelationship between these processes, focusing on the consumption of objects imported from Greek poleis and asking about the consequences of cul-tural contacts.
A detailed analysis of the archaeological record of a settlement (Novo Zolotovka) and a burial ground (Dugino X) forms the basis for the application of the model of cultural appropriation, recently introduced into archaeology from the field of anthropology. This agent-based approach takes into account the mutability of things, which can have different meanings in different cul-tures. The approach is clearly at odds with the idea of homogeneous cultures identifiable as ethnic communities on the basis of material assemblages. In contrast, this book describes cul-tural change as a dynamic process initiated within society.
The detailed presentation of previously unpublished material from Russian and German-Russian excavations, combined with fundamental theoretical and methodological considerations of con-sumer habits, opens up a hitherto little-known area on the edge of the Eurasian steppe to Western Classical Archaeology. It also opens up new perspectives for the study of cultural contacts.
Edited Books by Sabine Huy
Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Classical Archaeology, Vol. 4, 2021
On behalf of the 'Associazione Internazionale di Archaeologia Classica (AIAC)' the 19 th Internat... more On behalf of the 'Associazione Internazionale di Archaeologia Classica (AIAC)' the 19 th International Congress for Classical Archaeology took place in Cologne and Bonn from 22 to 26 May 2018. It was jointly organized by the two Archaeological Institutes of the Universities of Cologne and Bonn, and the primary theme of the congress was 'Archaeology and Economy in the Ancient World'. In fact, economic aspects permeate all areas of public and private life in ancient societies, whether in urban development, religion, art, housing, or in death. Research on ancient economies has long played a significant role in ancient history. Increasingly in the last decades, awareness has grown in archaeology that the material culture of ancient societies offers excellent opportunities for studying the structure, performance, and dynamics of ancient economic systems and economic processes. Therefore, the main objective of this congress was to understand economy as a central element of classical societies and to analyze its interaction with ecological, political, social, religious, and cultural factors. The theme of the congress was addressed to all disciplines that deal with the Greco-Roman civilization and their neighbouring cultures from the Aegean Bronze Age to the end of Late Antiquity. The participation of more than 1.200 scholars from more than 40 countries demonstrates the great response to the topic of the congress. Altogether, more than 900 papers in 128 panels were presented, as were more than 110 posters. The publication of the congress is in two stages: larger panels are initially presented as independent volumes, such as this publication. Finally, at the end of the editing process, all contributions will be published in a joint conference volume. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants and helpers of the congress who made it such a great success. Its realization would not have been possible without the generous support of many institutions, whom we would like to thank once again: the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, the Archaeological Society of Cologne, the Archaeology Foundation of Cologne, the Gerda Henkel Foundation, the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, the Sal. Oppenheim Foundation, the German Research Foundation (DFG), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Romano-Germanic Museum Cologne and the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn. Finally, our thanks go to all colleagues and panel organizers who were involved in the editing and printing process.
B. Engels – S. Huy – Ch. W. Steitler (eds.), Byzas 24, Istanbul: Ege Yayınları, 2019
B. Engels - S. Huy - Ch. Steitler, Natur und Kult in Anatolien, 2019
Articles by Sabine Huy
Natur und Kult in Anatolien, Byzas 24, 2019
Innerhalb des städtischen Raums von Milet gab es zwei Grottenanlagen natürlichen Ursprungs, die i... more Innerhalb des städtischen Raums von Milet gab es zwei Grottenanlagen natürlichen Ursprungs, die in den Phasen des Hellenismus und der Kaiserzeit in Kultaktivitäten eingebunden waren. Diese Grotten lagen in stark frequentierten urbanen Bereichen, waren jedoch in dem sie umgebenen architektonischen Ensemble von außen nicht als solche sichtbar. Über eine Kontextualisierung der Anlagen in ihr jeweiliges urbanes Umfeld werden die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Stadtraum und
Naturraum in Milet untersucht. Die Theatergrotte sowie die Grotte auf dem Humeitepe werden zunächst mit ihren Nutzungsphasen und Funktionen vorgestellt und folgend in ihrem jeweiligen urbanen Kontext betrachtet. Die Analyse zeigt, dass beide Grotten erst aktiv genutzt wurden, als deren Umfeld stärker bebaut wurde. Die spezifischen atmosphärischen Qualitäten der unterirdischen Räume werden
durch den Kontrast stärker erfahrbar, wodurch der innerstädtische Naturraum zum Sakralraum wird.
T. C. Wilkinson - A. Slawisch, eds., The Fieldwalker, 2020
Humeitepe represents the northernmost quarter of the ancient city of Miletus. To establish the ch... more Humeitepe represents the northernmost quarter of the ancient city of Miletus. To establish the changing character of the area and transformations of its relation to the city centre, a systematic urban survey was conducted on Humeitepe under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ch. Berns. The survey, undertaken during 2014 and 2015, brought to light a number of finds, above all pottery and architectural ceramics. The density and spatial distribution of these materials enabled us to follow the spatio-temporal development of this quarter, highlighting the contrasting patterns of use through time. The present article discusses the applied methodology and introduces preliminary results of the project.
The Impact of Rivers on Ancient Economies, 2021
Archäologischer Anzeiger, 2020
203 pottery fragments from the settlement of Taganrog (Russian Federation) were selected for prov... more 203 pottery fragments from the settlement of Taganrog (Russian Federation) were selected for provenance determination by means of neutron activation analysis (NAA).The sample is based on macroscopically defined fabric groups. The results not only extend the knowledge on already established provenance groups, but also provided new insights into the production regions of Archaic East Greek transport amphorae. The analyses also prove the quality of the applied method for macroscopic fabric examination.
J. C. Bernhardt – M. Koller – A. Lichtenberger (Hrsg.), Mediterranean Rivers in Global Perspective, Zentrum für Mittelmeerstudien 19 (Paderborn 2019) 205–271, 2019
Landscapes shaped by rivers provide characteristics and specific conditions, which have a great i... more Landscapes shaped by rivers provide characteristics and specific conditions, which have a great impact on the economic life of people living in fluvial contexts. Archaeologists so far concentrated on rivers as routes of transportation. Primarily, rivers have been considered as a frame for studies on the distribution of commodities. But especially geo-archaeological research has led to a better understanding of the complex effects of rivers on social communities. Significant geomorphic changes of river-landscapes have been proven at many sites. The different conditions of a river -i. e. seasonal (flooding, low water, icing, etc.) as well as on long-term effects (changing river courses, sedimentation etc.) but also altering possibilities of exploitation -force people to live in close relationship with the watercourse. Simultaneously the river provides specific chances for economic activities.
Archäologischer Anzeiger, 2016
A cave underneath the theatre of Miletus in western Turkey contains a spring and can be identifie... more A cave underneath the theatre of Miletus in western Turkey contains a spring and can be identified as an ancient sanctuary. It underwent two main building phases, both of which appear to be linked to building phases of the theatre, one Hellenistic and the other Roman. The cave contained terracotta figures and limbs that might have been votive offerings. 44 late antique oil lamps may also have been votives; they were buried inside the spring when the spring was filled in at the turn of the fifth century A.D. or soon thereafter. The infill also contained marble heads from the stage building of the theatre that had previously been mutilated, probably by Christians and possibly in order to mar their beauty. The
infill hid the spring as well as burying the lamps and marbles. This appears to have had the twofold function of closing the sanctuary – probably in response to the anti-pagan laws of the Theodosian emperors – and of protecting the sacred spring, the votive offerings, as well as the marble heads from further abuse and destruction. In addition, findings from around the cave also shed light on the history of the seaward defences that may date back to Archaic times and, in the Byzantine period, were renovated to include a sophisticated gate with zwinger.
Kimmerischen Bosporos Regina Attula -Ortwin Dally -Sabine Huy -Pavel A. Larenok -Hans Mommsen -Ud... more Kimmerischen Bosporos Regina Attula -Ortwin Dally -Sabine Huy -Pavel A. Larenok -Hans Mommsen -Udo Schlotzhauer -Denis Žuravlev Im Folgenden werden Ergebnisse zur Herkunftsanalyse von Keramik vorgestellt, die zur lokalen nordpontischen Keramikproduktion in zwei für die Antike bedeutenden Regionen am Azovschen Meer erzielt werden konnten: dem Dondelta im Norden und der Region um den Kimmerischen Bosporos im Süden des Azovschen Meeres (Abb. 1). Keramik und Tonproben, die aus verschiedenen Fundplätzen beider Regionen stammen, wurden in Bonn naturwissenschaftlich auf ihre Herkunft untersucht (Methode: NAA) . Unter den vielen Ergebnissen, die die naturwissenschaftliche Herkunftsuntersuchung erbracht 1 hat, scheint uns der Aspekt lokaler Töpferzentren im Nordpontos besonders geeignet, ihn in einer Studie dem Jubilar zu widmen, dem die Keramikforschung dieser Region nachweislich am Herzen liegt. Die Untersuchungsgebiete Die Keramik und Tonproben, die in die archäometrischen Untersuchungen eingegangen sind, stammen aus zwei Regionen am Azovschen Meer, die schon früh von Griechen angesteuert und in der Folge besiedelt wurden. Im Norden des Azovschen Meeres ist es das Deltagebiet des Dons, wo am Ende des 7. Jhs. v. Chr. ein griechischer Handelsstützpunkt bei Taganrog angelegt wurde. Im Süden am Kimmerischen Bosporos wurde eine Vielzahl von griechischen Kolonien gegründet, die sich alsbald unter der Führung der Stadt Pantikapaion zu einem Städtebund zusammenschlossen und so den Grundstein für das Bosporanische Reich unter den Dynastien der Archaianaktiden und später der Spartokiden legten. Das Umland von Taganrog (Abb. 2) ist geprägt von einer semiariden Steppenlandschaft, die von kleinen bis mittelgroßen, unregelmäßig Wasser führenden Tälern durchschnitten ist. Günstige naturräumliche Voraussetzungen für Siedlungsaktivitäten auf der Grundlage von Wasser und Nahrungsquellen (Fisch) boten sich an der Küste sowie insbesondere im Umfeld der Flüsse Mius und Don (nordöstlicher 1 Prof. Dr. H. Mommsen, HISKP Bonn.
e-DAI Forschungsberichte, 2016
After the completion of the German-Russian excavations in the early Greek trading post of Taganro... more After the completion of the German-Russian excavations in the early Greek
trading post of Taganrog at the mouth of the river Don (2004–2010) 14C-data have been commissioned again in 2013. The new data allow corrections of the stratigraphy by dating and reassessing the different levels and erosion phases.
Археологические Записки, 2013
Археологические Записки , 2011
Book Reviews by Sabine Huy
Topoi, 2022
fait urbain en Sicile hellénistique. L'habitat à Megara Hyblaea aux iv e et iii e siècles av. J.
Miletus Materials by Sabine Huy
This manual has been created in the course of the DFG and ANR funded project 'Forms of Life in th... more This manual has been created in the course of the DFG and ANR funded project 'Forms of Life in the Megapolis: Miletus in the Longue Durée' (MegaMil) led by Prof. Dr. Christof Berns (UHH) and Prof. Dr. Julien Zurbach (ENS).
In the course of this project the previously used Milesian documentation system was comprehensively modernized and adapted to the use of digital tools. The explanations and guidelines in this document serve as a 'documentation of the documentation' and are intended to help staff members use the system in a consistent manner across multiple projects, as well as preserve our methods of working and organizing for future generations of archaeologists and transparently explain our research methods to the public. The manual aims to facilitate the use and to provide an overview of the data structure for long-term archiving and cooperation.
The manual is published in German and English, while the corresponding forms are available alongside it in German, English and French. We provide several additional resources along with the digital version of this manual. While the excavation is mainly organized by three universities (University of Hamburg, Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi in Istanbul and Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris), we also want to thank our many cooperation partners listed in the preface without whom none of our work would be possible.
Please note: While the whole manual and documentation are a group effort, and many more people have contributed to this project with their time, ideas and corrections, people responsible for a section of the current or previous version of this manual have been listed in this repository as authors. For details, see the 'List of Authors' in the preface. Authors may change with different versions of the manual.
The project "Forms of Life in the Megapolis: Miletus in the Longue Durée" (Prof. Dr. Christof Berns (UHH) and Prof. Dr. Julien Zurbach (ENS)) is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and Agence nationale de la recherche (BE 3219/4-1).
Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des antiken Mittelmeerraumes
AF 44, 2022
In the last quarter of the 7th century BC, the northernmost of the known Greek settlements was fo... more In the last quarter of the 7th century BC, the northernmost of the known Greek settlements was founded at Taganrog, in the north-east of the Sea of Azov. As a result, permanent relations were established with the poleis on the shores of the Black Sea and the Aegean, as evidenced by the numerous transport amphorae and other ceramic vessels that have been found. At the same time, the population density in the region increased considerably until the beginning of the 3rd century BC. The book examines the interrelationship between these processes, focusing on the consumption of objects imported from Greek poleis and asking about the consequences of cul-tural contacts.
A detailed analysis of the archaeological record of a settlement (Novo Zolotovka) and a burial ground (Dugino X) forms the basis for the application of the model of cultural appropriation, recently introduced into archaeology from the field of anthropology. This agent-based approach takes into account the mutability of things, which can have different meanings in different cul-tures. The approach is clearly at odds with the idea of homogeneous cultures identifiable as ethnic communities on the basis of material assemblages. In contrast, this book describes cul-tural change as a dynamic process initiated within society.
The detailed presentation of previously unpublished material from Russian and German-Russian excavations, combined with fundamental theoretical and methodological considerations of con-sumer habits, opens up a hitherto little-known area on the edge of the Eurasian steppe to Western Classical Archaeology. It also opens up new perspectives for the study of cultural contacts.
Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Classical Archaeology, Vol. 4, 2021
On behalf of the 'Associazione Internazionale di Archaeologia Classica (AIAC)' the 19 th Internat... more On behalf of the 'Associazione Internazionale di Archaeologia Classica (AIAC)' the 19 th International Congress for Classical Archaeology took place in Cologne and Bonn from 22 to 26 May 2018. It was jointly organized by the two Archaeological Institutes of the Universities of Cologne and Bonn, and the primary theme of the congress was 'Archaeology and Economy in the Ancient World'. In fact, economic aspects permeate all areas of public and private life in ancient societies, whether in urban development, religion, art, housing, or in death. Research on ancient economies has long played a significant role in ancient history. Increasingly in the last decades, awareness has grown in archaeology that the material culture of ancient societies offers excellent opportunities for studying the structure, performance, and dynamics of ancient economic systems and economic processes. Therefore, the main objective of this congress was to understand economy as a central element of classical societies and to analyze its interaction with ecological, political, social, religious, and cultural factors. The theme of the congress was addressed to all disciplines that deal with the Greco-Roman civilization and their neighbouring cultures from the Aegean Bronze Age to the end of Late Antiquity. The participation of more than 1.200 scholars from more than 40 countries demonstrates the great response to the topic of the congress. Altogether, more than 900 papers in 128 panels were presented, as were more than 110 posters. The publication of the congress is in two stages: larger panels are initially presented as independent volumes, such as this publication. Finally, at the end of the editing process, all contributions will be published in a joint conference volume. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants and helpers of the congress who made it such a great success. Its realization would not have been possible without the generous support of many institutions, whom we would like to thank once again: the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, the Archaeological Society of Cologne, the Archaeology Foundation of Cologne, the Gerda Henkel Foundation, the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, the Sal. Oppenheim Foundation, the German Research Foundation (DFG), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Romano-Germanic Museum Cologne and the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn. Finally, our thanks go to all colleagues and panel organizers who were involved in the editing and printing process.
B. Engels – S. Huy – Ch. W. Steitler (eds.), Byzas 24, Istanbul: Ege Yayınları, 2019
B. Engels - S. Huy - Ch. Steitler, Natur und Kult in Anatolien, 2019
Natur und Kult in Anatolien, Byzas 24, 2019
Innerhalb des städtischen Raums von Milet gab es zwei Grottenanlagen natürlichen Ursprungs, die i... more Innerhalb des städtischen Raums von Milet gab es zwei Grottenanlagen natürlichen Ursprungs, die in den Phasen des Hellenismus und der Kaiserzeit in Kultaktivitäten eingebunden waren. Diese Grotten lagen in stark frequentierten urbanen Bereichen, waren jedoch in dem sie umgebenen architektonischen Ensemble von außen nicht als solche sichtbar. Über eine Kontextualisierung der Anlagen in ihr jeweiliges urbanes Umfeld werden die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Stadtraum und
Naturraum in Milet untersucht. Die Theatergrotte sowie die Grotte auf dem Humeitepe werden zunächst mit ihren Nutzungsphasen und Funktionen vorgestellt und folgend in ihrem jeweiligen urbanen Kontext betrachtet. Die Analyse zeigt, dass beide Grotten erst aktiv genutzt wurden, als deren Umfeld stärker bebaut wurde. Die spezifischen atmosphärischen Qualitäten der unterirdischen Räume werden
durch den Kontrast stärker erfahrbar, wodurch der innerstädtische Naturraum zum Sakralraum wird.
T. C. Wilkinson - A. Slawisch, eds., The Fieldwalker, 2020
Humeitepe represents the northernmost quarter of the ancient city of Miletus. To establish the ch... more Humeitepe represents the northernmost quarter of the ancient city of Miletus. To establish the changing character of the area and transformations of its relation to the city centre, a systematic urban survey was conducted on Humeitepe under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ch. Berns. The survey, undertaken during 2014 and 2015, brought to light a number of finds, above all pottery and architectural ceramics. The density and spatial distribution of these materials enabled us to follow the spatio-temporal development of this quarter, highlighting the contrasting patterns of use through time. The present article discusses the applied methodology and introduces preliminary results of the project.
The Impact of Rivers on Ancient Economies, 2021
Archäologischer Anzeiger, 2020
203 pottery fragments from the settlement of Taganrog (Russian Federation) were selected for prov... more 203 pottery fragments from the settlement of Taganrog (Russian Federation) were selected for provenance determination by means of neutron activation analysis (NAA).The sample is based on macroscopically defined fabric groups. The results not only extend the knowledge on already established provenance groups, but also provided new insights into the production regions of Archaic East Greek transport amphorae. The analyses also prove the quality of the applied method for macroscopic fabric examination.
J. C. Bernhardt – M. Koller – A. Lichtenberger (Hrsg.), Mediterranean Rivers in Global Perspective, Zentrum für Mittelmeerstudien 19 (Paderborn 2019) 205–271, 2019
Landscapes shaped by rivers provide characteristics and specific conditions, which have a great i... more Landscapes shaped by rivers provide characteristics and specific conditions, which have a great impact on the economic life of people living in fluvial contexts. Archaeologists so far concentrated on rivers as routes of transportation. Primarily, rivers have been considered as a frame for studies on the distribution of commodities. But especially geo-archaeological research has led to a better understanding of the complex effects of rivers on social communities. Significant geomorphic changes of river-landscapes have been proven at many sites. The different conditions of a river -i. e. seasonal (flooding, low water, icing, etc.) as well as on long-term effects (changing river courses, sedimentation etc.) but also altering possibilities of exploitation -force people to live in close relationship with the watercourse. Simultaneously the river provides specific chances for economic activities.
Archäologischer Anzeiger, 2016
A cave underneath the theatre of Miletus in western Turkey contains a spring and can be identifie... more A cave underneath the theatre of Miletus in western Turkey contains a spring and can be identified as an ancient sanctuary. It underwent two main building phases, both of which appear to be linked to building phases of the theatre, one Hellenistic and the other Roman. The cave contained terracotta figures and limbs that might have been votive offerings. 44 late antique oil lamps may also have been votives; they were buried inside the spring when the spring was filled in at the turn of the fifth century A.D. or soon thereafter. The infill also contained marble heads from the stage building of the theatre that had previously been mutilated, probably by Christians and possibly in order to mar their beauty. The
infill hid the spring as well as burying the lamps and marbles. This appears to have had the twofold function of closing the sanctuary – probably in response to the anti-pagan laws of the Theodosian emperors – and of protecting the sacred spring, the votive offerings, as well as the marble heads from further abuse and destruction. In addition, findings from around the cave also shed light on the history of the seaward defences that may date back to Archaic times and, in the Byzantine period, were renovated to include a sophisticated gate with zwinger.
Kimmerischen Bosporos Regina Attula -Ortwin Dally -Sabine Huy -Pavel A. Larenok -Hans Mommsen -Ud... more Kimmerischen Bosporos Regina Attula -Ortwin Dally -Sabine Huy -Pavel A. Larenok -Hans Mommsen -Udo Schlotzhauer -Denis Žuravlev Im Folgenden werden Ergebnisse zur Herkunftsanalyse von Keramik vorgestellt, die zur lokalen nordpontischen Keramikproduktion in zwei für die Antike bedeutenden Regionen am Azovschen Meer erzielt werden konnten: dem Dondelta im Norden und der Region um den Kimmerischen Bosporos im Süden des Azovschen Meeres (Abb. 1). Keramik und Tonproben, die aus verschiedenen Fundplätzen beider Regionen stammen, wurden in Bonn naturwissenschaftlich auf ihre Herkunft untersucht (Methode: NAA) . Unter den vielen Ergebnissen, die die naturwissenschaftliche Herkunftsuntersuchung erbracht 1 hat, scheint uns der Aspekt lokaler Töpferzentren im Nordpontos besonders geeignet, ihn in einer Studie dem Jubilar zu widmen, dem die Keramikforschung dieser Region nachweislich am Herzen liegt. Die Untersuchungsgebiete Die Keramik und Tonproben, die in die archäometrischen Untersuchungen eingegangen sind, stammen aus zwei Regionen am Azovschen Meer, die schon früh von Griechen angesteuert und in der Folge besiedelt wurden. Im Norden des Azovschen Meeres ist es das Deltagebiet des Dons, wo am Ende des 7. Jhs. v. Chr. ein griechischer Handelsstützpunkt bei Taganrog angelegt wurde. Im Süden am Kimmerischen Bosporos wurde eine Vielzahl von griechischen Kolonien gegründet, die sich alsbald unter der Führung der Stadt Pantikapaion zu einem Städtebund zusammenschlossen und so den Grundstein für das Bosporanische Reich unter den Dynastien der Archaianaktiden und später der Spartokiden legten. Das Umland von Taganrog (Abb. 2) ist geprägt von einer semiariden Steppenlandschaft, die von kleinen bis mittelgroßen, unregelmäßig Wasser führenden Tälern durchschnitten ist. Günstige naturräumliche Voraussetzungen für Siedlungsaktivitäten auf der Grundlage von Wasser und Nahrungsquellen (Fisch) boten sich an der Küste sowie insbesondere im Umfeld der Flüsse Mius und Don (nordöstlicher 1 Prof. Dr. H. Mommsen, HISKP Bonn.
e-DAI Forschungsberichte, 2016
After the completion of the German-Russian excavations in the early Greek trading post of Taganro... more After the completion of the German-Russian excavations in the early Greek
trading post of Taganrog at the mouth of the river Don (2004–2010) 14C-data have been commissioned again in 2013. The new data allow corrections of the stratigraphy by dating and reassessing the different levels and erosion phases.
Археологические Записки, 2013
Археологические Записки , 2011
Topoi, 2022
fait urbain en Sicile hellénistique. L'habitat à Megara Hyblaea aux iv e et iii e siècles av. J.
This manual has been created in the course of the DFG and ANR funded project 'Forms of Life in th... more This manual has been created in the course of the DFG and ANR funded project 'Forms of Life in the Megapolis: Miletus in the Longue Durée' (MegaMil) led by Prof. Dr. Christof Berns (UHH) and Prof. Dr. Julien Zurbach (ENS).
In the course of this project the previously used Milesian documentation system was comprehensively modernized and adapted to the use of digital tools. The explanations and guidelines in this document serve as a 'documentation of the documentation' and are intended to help staff members use the system in a consistent manner across multiple projects, as well as preserve our methods of working and organizing for future generations of archaeologists and transparently explain our research methods to the public. The manual aims to facilitate the use and to provide an overview of the data structure for long-term archiving and cooperation.
The manual is published in German and English, while the corresponding forms are available alongside it in German, English and French. We provide several additional resources along with the digital version of this manual. While the excavation is mainly organized by three universities (University of Hamburg, Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi in Istanbul and Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris), we also want to thank our many cooperation partners listed in the preface without whom none of our work would be possible.
Please note: While the whole manual and documentation are a group effort, and many more people have contributed to this project with their time, ideas and corrections, people responsible for a section of the current or previous version of this manual have been listed in this repository as authors. For details, see the 'List of Authors' in the preface. Authors may change with different versions of the manual.
The project "Forms of Life in the Megapolis: Miletus in the Longue Durée" (Prof. Dr. Christof Berns (UHH) and Prof. Dr. Julien Zurbach (ENS)) is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and Agence nationale de la recherche (BE 3219/4-1).
Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des antiken Mittelmeerraumes
Können Transportamphoren als materielle Institution begriffen werden, indem ihre Formgebung wiede... more Können Transportamphoren als materielle Institution begriffen werden, indem ihre Formgebung wiedererkennbar und mit Informationen zu Herkunft und Qualität des Inhalts verbunden werden konnte? Anders gefragt: Enthielten Amphorenformen eine ökonomische Botschaft und falls ja, wie und an wen ist diese kommuniziert worden? Diese Frage wird im Vortrag anhand von vier Aspekten diskutiert: 1) die lokale Produktion Milets und ihre Skalierung als Regionalform 2) ihr Auftreten im Handel 3) die Nutzung von Markierungen und 4) der Transaktionsrahmen.
This is a brief summary of my project, which I am able to realise in 2022 thanks to a fellowship ... more This is a brief summary of my project, which I am able to realise in 2022 thanks to a fellowship from the Einstein Center Chronoi, Berlin. It aims to explore the different time levels in the architectural ensemble of ancient cities, using the example of Greek Poleis in the Crimea.
The Challenges of Living Closely Together, 2021
Waste is generated wherever people live, which can cause specific problems in densely populated a... more Waste is generated wherever people live, which can cause specific problems in densely populated areas. With organic substances, it is the stench that comes from decomposition or the danger of epidemics. In the case of inorganic substances, it is precisely the imperishability that makes waste a challenge. These materials force people to organise disposal. However, inorganic materials such as stone, glass, metal and ceramics subsequently also offer numerous other uses. In altered states, they even represent a ubiquitous part of urban life. What is initially the city's waste becomes the city's resource.
In our lecture, we would like to highlight the organisational aspects of dealing with waste, which have received little attention so far and which are always shaped by societal rules. Where was waste deposited? Did waste separation exist? Furthermore, we will show where and how cities were also made of waste by shedding light on reuses and recycling. We will start the discussion with the case study of Miletus, where the current excavations have yielded concrete clues to answer such questions. In order to provide a systematic overview, we will subsequently broaden the picture by including archaeological and literary evidence from other major cities. We thus hope to show how crucial waste management is for coexistence in densely populated areas.
Round Table PATABS IV, 2021
Between 2006 and 2010, a German-Russian project led by O. Dally and P. A. Larenok carried out exc... more Between 2006 and 2010, a German-Russian project led by O. Dally and P. A. Larenok carried out excavations in the Greek settlement of Taganrog west of the Don Delta. Within the framework of the project, about 200 pottery fragments were selected for provenance determination by means of neutron activation analysis (NAA), conducted by H. Mommsen. About half of the samples consists of Archaic East Greek transport amphorae. The results of the NAA not only extend the knowledge of already established typologies, but also provided new insights into the production centres in northern Ionia.
Routen und Wege kultureller Kontakte im Schwarzmeerraum zwischen dem 6. und 3. Jh. v. Chr. The c... more Routen und Wege kultureller Kontakte im Schwarzmeerraum zwischen dem 6. und 3. Jh. v. Chr.
The communication between the Greek apoikiai and the areas in their hinterland forms one of the main topics of the investigation of cultural contacts in the Black Sea region. The location of most of the Greek settlements near estuaries points to the interest of the connection to the hinterland via rivers. Consequentially, Greek objects were found not only in the direct hinterland of the apokiai, but also in further away regions of the grass and forest steppe zones along the waterways. In this presentation I shall examine, if and in which way these objects give evidence about the routes of cultural contacts by focusing on the case study of the river Don.
Sabine Huy
Archäologie in Russland und das Konzept der Ethnogenese – der Don als Fallbeispiel Der antike Au... more Archäologie in Russland und das Konzept der Ethnogenese – der Don als Fallbeispiel
Der antike Autor Strabon (1. Jh. n. Chr.) beschreibt in seiner Geografie den Don (antik: Tanais) als Grenzfluss zwischen Europa und Asien, der die westlich von ihm lebenden Skythen von den östlich siedelnden Maioten trennte. In der Archäologie in Russland entzündete sich durch die Passage ein intensiver Diskurs über die ethnische Identität der früheisenzeitlichen Bewohner am unteren Don (7. – 3. Jh. v. Chr.).
Die Konzentration auf Ethnizitäten war insgesamt eine der prägenden Leitlinien der sovietischen Archäologie. Das übergeordnete Ziel bestand darin, die Wurzeln der unterschiedlichen Nationen der UdSSR zu erforschen und nach Möglichkeit gesellschaftliche Kontinuitäten seit prähistorischer Zeit zu konstruieren. Im Falle des unteren Don führte die Beschreibung Strabons zu einer äußerst kontrovers geführten Diskussion um die ethnischen Zugehörigkeiten der Bewohner. Deren Bestimmung stellt seit den 1950er Jahren ein erklärtes Ziel zahlreicher Grabungsaktivitäten dar.
Methodisch bauen die Untersuchungen auf einem Kulturverständnis auf, dass einen universellen Zusammenhang zwischen materieller Kultur und ethnischer Gemeinschaft sieht. Die Ausrichtung der russischen Archäologie auf die ethnischen Identitäten schlägt sich daher sowohl in Ausgrabungstechniken und Dokumentationsmethoden als auch in der Interpretation der materiellen Kultur nieder. Während dieser Kulturbegriff aufgrund der ihn begleitenden methodischen Probleme in Westeuropa ab der 2. Hälfte des 20. Jhs. mehr und mehr hinterfragt worden ist, bildet er in der russischen Forschung teils bis heute das prägende theoretische Gerüst.
Im Vortrag soll die Forschungsgeschichte des unteren Don unter den genannten Aspekten diskutiert werden.
Einführung in das Thema Moderation Vortragende Titel 09.15 -09.30 U. Schlotzhauer (DAI Eurasien) ... more Einführung in das Thema Moderation Vortragende Titel 09.15 -09.30 U. Schlotzhauer (DAI Eurasien) H. Baitinger (RGZM Mainz) Kurzreferat über das neue Forschungsfeld 4 "Kulturkontakte" am RGZM Mainz 09.30 -09.45 S. Magnavita (DAI KAAK, Bonn) Kurzreferat über das neue Transafrika--Netzwerk des DAI 09.
Since the foundation of the early greek trading base at Taganrog in the last quarter of the 7th c... more Since the foundation of the early greek trading base at Taganrog in the last quarter of the 7th century BC, in a probably seminomadic and nomadic sphere, a steady settlement activity with Greek influence can be traced in the lower Don region. Apart from the central settlement of Elizavetovka (founded towards the end of the 6th century) and Tanais, a foundation of Bosporanian traders (ca. 260 BC), a web of small settlements is detectible in the deltaregion and on the Myus-Peninsula – to the west of Taganrog – especially during the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. As examples for the region the settlements of Novo Zolotovka, situated on the Myus-Peninsula, and Bugry in the Don-Delta will be discussed in this paper. Along with an analysis of the ways in which Greek culture has been received and adopted, the impact of the neighbouring Bosporanian Kingdom on the region will be looked at focus. In this context the short life of settlements, which have apparently been given up by the end of the 3rd century BC, shall also be discussed.