Archaeology of the Roman Civil Wars:

Pujol, Àngels; Fernández-Götz, Manuel; Sala, Roger; Padrós, Carles; Ble, Eduard; Tamba, Robert; Rubio-Campillo, Xavier

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“…We aim to increase our understanding of previously mapped structures and detect new features that could help better characterise these sites, i.e., defensive elements guarding the gates. Although other geophysical techniques (fluxgate magnetometer) were used to explore these sites during our field activities, we will focus on the contributions of GPR since its use to document ephemeral structures in Roman military contexts is not as usual [13,26,27].…”

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“…GPR is a well-known geophysical technique in archaeological research [19,20,[28][29][30]. When combined with other geophysical methods (i.e., magnetometer, electric resistivity, or electromagnetic induction), it has been proven helpful in studying Roman military sites [13,26,27,[31][32][33]. However, the spectacular results obtained in permanent military bases tend to make us forget that most archaeological sites related to the Roman army were ephemeral installations briefly occupied, i.e., marching camps, structures related to siege scenarios, construction camps, etc., [34].…”

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“…In our case, solid stone structures or other elements designed to last longer periods were not expected. In the Iberian Peninsula, the application of GPR for studying sites linked with the Roman military expansion is rather restricted, although some specific study cases highlight the capabilities of this technique [26].…”

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This paper addresses an experimental approach to the archaeological study of Roman camps in NW Iberia using ground-penetrating radar (henceforth GPR). The main goal is to explore the capabilities of GPR to extract datasets from ephemeral features, such as temporary camps or siege works, among others. This information aims to maximise the data available before excavation, orienting it to areas that could provide good results in terms of feature detection and contrast between soil matrix and archaeological deposits. This paper explores the potential of the GPR approach and volumetric data visualisation to improve our understanding of four ephemeral sites: Alto da Raia (Montalegre, Portugal–Calvos de Randín, Spain), Sueros de Cepeda (Villamejil, Spain), Los Andinales (Villsandino, Spain), and Villa María (Sasamón, Spain). Despite the focus of this paper, other survey techniques (namely LiDAR, aerial photography, and magnetometry) were used in combination with GPR. Further excavation of the sites provided ground truthing for all data remotely gathered.

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A Spatial Connectivity Approach to Landscapes of Conflict: Julius Caesar and the Assault to Puig Ciutat (NE Iberian Peninsula)

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Landscape plays a vital role in the development of military campaigns through the definition of geostrategic landmarks that structure the control of the territory, the imposition of constraints to the movement of armies and the identification of features that facilitate defence against attackers. These factors are linked to the study of past spatial mobility which is typically done by finding optimal pathways between pairs of points using Least-Cost Path analysis. This emphasis on optimality may not be ideal for case studies that need a general approach to spatial connectivity such as the study of conflict-related dynamics. Connectivity modelling based on Circuit Theory (CT) is an alternative approach to spatial mobility that captures the connectivity of an entire region identifying not only optimal paths but also bottlenecks, dead-ends and any other spatial feature that may impact movement. We present here a framework to study landscapes of conflict using connectivity modelling; the framework combines CT, visibility analysis and statistical hypothesis testing to understand the reasons behind the assault and destruction of Puig Ciutat (NE Iberian Peninsula) during Julius Caesar’s civil war. Results suggest that the site exerted decisive control over a highly connected area linking two possible logistical bases (Emporion and Massalia) to the armies fighting at Ilerda (49 BC).

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Archaeology of the Roman Conquest

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This Element volume provides an up-to-date synthesis of the archaeology of the Roman conquest, combining new theoretical and methodological approaches with the latest fieldwork results. Recent advances in conflict archaeology research are revolutionising our knowledge of Rome's military campaigns in Western and Central Europe, allowing scholars to reassess the impact of the conquest on the indigenous populations. The volume explores different types of material evidence for the Roman wars of conquest, including temporary camps, battlefields, coinage production, and regional settlement patterns. These and other topics are examined using four case studies: Caesar's Gallic Wars, the Cantabrian and Asturian Wars, the Germanic Wars of Augustus, and the Roman conquest of Britain. By focusing on the 'dark sides' of the Roman expansion and reclaiming the memory of the conquered, the Element aims to contribute to a more holistic understanding of the processes of incorporation and integration into the Roman Empire.

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Archaeology of the Roman Civil Wars:

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Exploring Ephemeral Features with Ground-Penetrating Radar: An Approach to Roman Military Camps

Exploring Ephemeral Features with Ground-Penetrating Radar: An Approach to Roman Military Camps

A Spatial Connectivity Approach to Landscapes of Conflict: Julius Caesar and the Assault to Puig Ciutat (NE Iberian Peninsula)

Archaeology of the Roman Conquest

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