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The Archaeology of 17th-Century New Netherland Since1985: An Update
Northeast Historical Archaeology, 2012
In 1985, a number of goals and research questions were proposed in relation to the archaeology of' pre-1664 sites in the Dutch colony of New Netherland. Significant Dutch sites were subsequently ~xcavated in Albany, Kingston, and other places from 1986 through 1988, while a series of useful publications continued to be produced after 1988. Excavations at historic period Indian sites also continued after 1988 . . Excavations in 17th-century sites from Maine to Maryland have revealed extensive trade contacts with New Netherland and the Dutch, while the Jamestown excavations have indicated the influence of the Dutch !n the early history of Virginia. In 1996, after a nine-year period of minimal archaeological activity in Albany,.,the . controversial Dormitory Authority project suddenly attracted widespread attention. Excavations i~ other parts' of Albany followed, and other pre-1664 features,including a brickyard site, were uncovered. An important discovery in New York City was the evidence of the windmill that was standing on Governors Island in 1639. Further excavations at 17th-century sites have occurred in Kingston and on Shelter Island. En 1985, plusieurs objectifs et questions de recherche ont eM proposes en rapport avec l'archeologie des sites relies a la colonie neerlandaise de New Netherland de la periode. avant 1664. Des sites neerlandais importants ont subsequemment rte fouilles a Albany, Kingston, ainsi qu'a d'autres endroits entr~ 1986 et 1988, alors qu'une serie de publications utiles ont continue d'etre produites apres 1988. Des fouilles dans des sites Amerindiens de la periode historique ont aussi eu lieu apres 1988. Des fouilles sur des sites du Maine au Maryland et datant du XVIIe siecle ont revele que des contacts commerciaux intensifs ont eu lieu entre New Netherland et les neerlandais alors que les fouilles a Jamestown ont demontre que les neerlandais ont eu une influence sur les debuts de la Virginie. En 1996, suivant une periode de neuf ans pendant laquelle tres peu.,d'activiM archeologique a eu lieu, Ie controverse projet Dormitory Auhtority a soudainement attire l'attention de. toutes parts. Des fouilles menees par la suite dans d' autres secteurs d' Albany ont perm is demettre aiijdur des vestiges, dont une briqueterie, datant de.la periode avant 1664. Une decouverte particulierement importante fournit les preuves qu'un moulin a vent se trouvait a New York, sur Governors Island, en 1639. Des fouilles additionnelles sur des sites datant du XVIIe
Craig Lukezic and John P. McCarthy (eds.), The Archaeology of New Netherland. A World Built on Trade
Tijdschrift voor sociale en economische geschiedenis, 2022
The old and new world archaeologies have been mutually attractive forces for many decades. Respect for the success of the New World, i.e. the settlements along the Hudson River dating back to the Dutch merchant explorers, led to supreme world power in the twentieth century and reflected favourably on the country of origin. In turn, Dutch archaeologists were also impressed by the way the Americans approached the historical archaeology of the newcomers and interacted with the indigenous people. Excavations were needed, because the landscape and cultural history were supplanted by the American way of life, which entailed constructing large motorways on the site of the town of Beverwijck and consequently destroying Fort Orange, rescued thanks only to the commendable work of Paul Huey. In the 1980s the Americans were somewhat envious of the abundance of discoveries in Dutch urban archaeology, compared with the mediocre consideration for the material in their own structures and sites. The first Dutch archaeologist to cross the Atlantic to join the debate and study material culture was Jan M. Baart, the inspiring and prolific urban archaeologist from Amsterdam. In the 1980s his articles on customs and exchanges of goods such as beads, tobacco, pipes, etc. between the Dutch immigrants, settlers, and the Native Americans living in what was later called New Netherlands opened up new horizons. Baart was pivotal in the Japanese project Unearthed Cities (1996), in which archaeological records from the seventeenth century of world cities such as London, Tokyo, Nagasaki, New Amsterdam (later renamed New York), and of course Amsterdam, were compared to highlight the unique excavations of the Waterlooplein cesspits. In that same year the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, at the time the flag bearer of material culture in the Netherlands, issued the catalogue One man's thrash is another man's treasure of an exhibition that sadly never took place. Following these events, the fruitful archaeological cooperation between the old and new worlds declined. At Dutch archaeological institutes, interest in this period and part of the world was negligible. After Jan Baart, Amsterdam's leading archaeological service pursued an entirely different course.
(Contact the author for a high-res version) In the last ten to fifteen years development-led archaeology has boosted the number of surveys and subsequent excavations in the Netherlands. Despite the number of excavations and the availability of much data little is known with regard to the actual gain of knowledge in connection to the wide range of research questions and topics of the National Archaeological Research Agenda. This book reports on a synthetic analysis of reports produced in the context of development-led projects over the past 10-15 years and concerning the early prehistory of the Netherlands. The degree to which development-led work permits to take major steps forward is highly variable. A limited number of topics has profited from the generated data, and in some cases development-led research has shown to be on the forefront of innovative approaches. A larger number of topics and research questions, however, appear to remain unanswerable; data have been generated, but remain of an anecdotal nature. This volume discusses various issues with regard to the gain of knowledge regarding the early prehistory of the Netherlands, and identifies problems, yet also provides possible solutions. This scientific report is aimed at archaeologists and other professionals occupied with Archaeology. With knowledge and advice the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands gives the future a past.
Discovering the Archaeologists of the Netherlands 2012-14
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In the last ten to fifteen years development-led archaeology has boosted the number of prospections and subsequent excavations in the Netherlands. Despite the number of excavations and the availability of much data little is known with regard to the actual gain of knowledge in connection to the wide range of research questions and topics of the National Archaeological Research Agenda. This book reports on a synthetic analysis of reports produced in the context of development-led projects over the past 10-15 years and concerning the early prehistory of the Netherlands. The degree to which development-led work permits to take major steps forward is highly variable. A limited number of topics has profited from the generated data, and in some cases development-led research has shown to be on the forefront of innovative approaches. A larger number of topics and research questions, however, appear to remain unanswerable; data have been generated, but remain of an anecdotal nature. This volume discusses various issues with regard to the gain of knowledge regarding the early prehistory of the Netherlands, and identifies problems, yet also provides possible solutions. This scientific report is aimed at archaeologists and other professionals occupied with Archaeology. With knowledge and advice the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands gives the future a past.
Archaeology in the Netherlands 2002: The National Archaeological Review and Outlook
European Journal of Archaeology, 2004
Too little is known about the effects of archaeology policy, which makes it difficult to evaluate and adjust the policy on the basis of rational arguments. We simply do not have enough hard evidence. As a result, policy development depends largely on subjective factors such as instinct, vision and expert judgment. A well-balanced assessment of policy – something both politicians and the public would very much like to see – is therefore impossible. To help fill the gap, targeted research is now being conducted into the effects of policy. This article outlines the findings of the report Archaeology in the Netherlands 2002: the national archaeological review and outlook, which was presented to the government of the Netherlands.