Abstract:Historically, artefact analysis has focused on classifications and typologies. In fact, the typological approach may be considered as a particular cognitive step in the evolution of Archaeology. In this text more ambitious actual approaches of artefact analysis are described, relying on obtaining more cognitive information from artefacts. The applicable quantitative methods, which have been developed and tested to solve classical and modern archaeological problems, are detailed. Finally, a general methodology,… Show more
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