Archaeology of 'Underdog Sites' in the Douro Valley: From Prehistory to the Modern Age

The Archaeology of 'Underdog Sites in the Douro Valley' highlights the importance of projects that have been left in the background despite obtaining interesting archaeological data about the occupation of the Douro Valley. The volume provides a general and interdisciplinary view of the different types of occupation in the territory, divided into four sections: Prehistory and Protohistory, Antiquity and Late Antiquity, and the medieval and modern ages. It showcases the latest research carried out in the area and contributes to knowledge of its history, updating the archaeological state of the art in the valley and presenting results that may be used in comparative studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Archaeopress

The Archaeology of 'Underdog Sites in the Douro Valley' is a groundbreaking publication that brings together the finest presentations from the eighth and ninth meetings of Archaeology of the Douro Valley, held in Ávila and Astorga, Spain, respectively, in 2018 and 2019. Instead of a mere compilation of articles, this volume aims to highlight the significance of projects that have been overlooked despite yielding intriguing archaeological data regarding the occupation and evolution of the Douro Valley. Moreover, it is essential to acknowledge that many of these projects foster new activity in a rural region that is increasingly neglected politically and economically. Thus, the term 'underdog,' defined as a person or group with less power or money than the rest of society, is employed.

Overall, this volume offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the diverse types of occupation within the Douro Valley's territory. The chapters are organized into four sections, three of which are chronological: Prehistory and Protohistory, Antiquity and Late Antiquity, and the medieval and modern ages. The final section is thematic and includes diachronic studies, museology, and the archaeology of mining. Consequently, this volume serves as a platform to showcase the latest research conducted in this vital region, contributing to our understanding of its history and advancing the archaeological state-of-the-art in the valley. Moreover, the results presented herein have the potential to be utilized in a wide range of comparative studies.

Weight: 1318g
Dimension: 203 x 275 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789699890