A unique Sarmatian-type arrowhead from feature 109 from a Przeworsk culture necropolis in Podlesie, Oleśnica district, Świętokrzyskie voivodeship

Kontny, Bartosz; Grabarek, Artur; Jaskulska, Elżbieta

doi:10.23858/sa71.2019.014

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“…Most commonly, authors mention the mesh size, which is an implication of the material fractions and subsequent analyzes (Knol et al 1996 Gonçalves and Pires (2017), 70% of the papers using 10mm, 5mm, and 2mm calibrated sieves were published by researchers from British universities and research institutes. In addition to that, Portuguese (Gonçalves et al, 2013;Silva, 2015) and Polish (Budziszewski, 2018;Jaskulska, 2018;Kontny et al, 2019) publications are worth noting.…”

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Does Shape Matter? A comparative study of the usage of calibrated sieves in the study of archaeological and forensic human cremains

Budziszewski

2022

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In recent years, the set of calibrated sieves became a crucial part of the methodology in the study of human cremains both in archaeology and forensic contexts. Especially in the studies over burned human remains from the British Isles, the standardized set of three calibrated sieves (>10mm, >5mm, >2mm) are used. This ubiquity is an effect of the methodology proposed by Jacqueline McKinley (1993; 1994). In terms of analytical transparency, the diameters of the mesh openings are commonly reported (not clear). However, the description of their shape is almost always omitted. The impact of the shape has been tested by repeating a series of sieving of archaeological human cremains by two sets of calibrated sieves. The first set had round-shaped openings, while the second had a quadrate. In addition, the intra-observer error was calculated to observe the significance of the differences between the tested sets of sieves. The results demonstrate statistically significant differences, which were visibly more statistically significant (p-value and t-value) compared to the intra-observer error. The diagonal of square-shaped mesh openings has been proposed as the most probable factor causing differentiation. In conclusion, the shape of mesh openings might have a significant impact on the results obtained in the studies using the calibrated sieves in the analytical protocol. Due to that, crucial information about the shape of mesh openings should be included in the methods sections along with the specification of the apparatus and diameter of mesh openings.

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Does Shape Matter? A comparative study of the usage of calibrated sieves in the study of archaeological and forensic human cremains

Budziszewski

2022

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Does shape matter? A comparative study of the usage of calibrated sieves in the study of burned human bone from archeological and forensic contexts

Budziszewski

2023

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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In recent years, the use of a set of sieves became a crucial part of the methodology in studies of burned human bone from archeological and forensic contexts. A set of three sieves (10 mm, 5 mm, 2 mm) is widely used in studies of burned human remains, particularly those from the British Isles, in order to determine bone fragmentation, following methodology proposed by Jacqueline McKinley (1993). Usually, mesh opening sizes are reported in methods; however, their shape is rarely mentioned. This study aims to analyze the potential impact of the sieve mesh opening shape on the results achieved. It was tested by sieving the human burned bones from ten cremation burials from two Polish archeological sites by using two sets of sieves (10 mm, 5 mm, 2 mm). The first had round openings, while these of the second were square. Furthermore, the intra-observer and inter-observer errors were computed to assess the significance of differences between the tested sets of sieves. The analysis of values obtained by using a distinct set of sieves revealed noticeable differences. Specifically, when comparing the results of sieving through square versus round mesh openings, the paired t-test yielded lower p-values than intra-observer error measurement. This finding suggests that the observed differentiation between two sets of sieves is less likely to be a result of random chance. However, it is important to note that the inter-observer error also showed statistically significant differences. This indicates that the sieving techniques may vary between observers, potentially impacting the results obtained. The diagonal of square mesh openings is proposed as the most probable factor causing differentiation. However, it should also be considered that the differences in the distribution of mesh openings and total sieving surfaces between square and round openings might also alter the results. In addition, the sieving surface has higher values for sieves with square mesh openings, which follows the pattern of a higher diagonal of mesh openings for square sieves. In conclusion, the shape of the mesh openings and their distribution on the surface of the sieves might have a significant impact on the results concerning burned bone fragmentation. Consequently, information about the shape of mesh openings should be included in the “Materials and methods” section, along with the specifications of the apparatus and the dimensions, as well as the diameter of the mesh openings.

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The elite horseman from the Przeworsk culture territory

Madyda-Legutko

2022

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A new analysis of one of the graves (No. 177) at the burial ground of the Przeworsk culture in Drochlin, Częstochowa District, dated to the C1a phase of the Younger Roman Period, allows us to participate in a discussion about the position of horseman warriors in the milieu of the Przeworsk culture. The preserved grave goods from Drochlin suggest that the buried horseman can be considered a representative of the local elite. The iron spurs decorated with brass, bow arrowheads, and one glass vessel underline his social rank. The spurs have a stylistic association with spurs known from the sphere of Wielbark culture and also to those found on the territory of the Northern European Barbaricum. Similar associations were identified regarding the belt buckle. This paper also examines whether the bow was part of the equipment of the Przeworsk culture warriors or was a hunting weapon.

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A unique Sarmatian-type arrowhead from feature 109 from a Przeworsk culture necropolis in Podlesie, Oleśnica district, Świętokrzyskie voivodeship

Cited by 3 publications

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Does Shape Matter? A comparative study of the usage of calibrated sieves in the study of archaeological and forensic human cremains

Does Shape Matter? A comparative study of the usage of calibrated sieves in the study of archaeological and forensic human cremains

Does shape matter? A comparative study of the usage of calibrated sieves in the study of burned human bone from archeological and forensic contexts

The elite horseman from the Przeworsk culture territory

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