Megalithismes et Monumentalismes Funeraires: Passe, present, futur

Les trois grands thèmes de ces rencontres internationales sont réunis dans cet ouvrage : études récentes du mégalithisme en Europe, lethnoarchéologie et valorisation et conservation du patrimoine fragile.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 05 June 2021
Publisher: Sidestone Press

The publication of the proceedings of the colloquium "Mégalithismes et monumentalismes funéraires: passé, présent, futur" brings together the three main themes of these international meetings, with a significant focus on recent research on megalithism in Europe, lethnoarchaeology, and the preservation and valorization of this fragile heritage.

The expert contributions from around the world demonstrate a keen interest in exploring the monument beyond its physical presence, understanding its integration into the landscape, and examining its relationships with other archaeological structures. Today, a wide range of tools and methodologies are employed to address these questions, including paleoenvironmental studies, multi-method surveys (such as LiDAR and geophysics), spatial analysis (SIG), and extensive excavations.

The central theme of current research revolves around the organization of territory, particularly through the interactions between megaliths and burial complexes. Innovative approaches to studying cairns and funerary chambers are emerging, with new analytical methods being developed in France and Spain to provide reliable reconstructions of the construction processes involved in megalithic monuments.

The study of stone-built architectures and megalithic walls, supported by high-resolution 3D models, contributes to a renewed understanding of the organization of workshops and the conditions of monument use. Ethnographic observations are also incorporated into the interpretation of archaeological findings, with examples from Asia and Africa used to challenge interprétations of ancient European societies.

Reflective elements are offered regarding the functioning of careers, the movement of monuments, and the broader societal implications of megalithic practices.

In summary, the colloquium monumentalismes funéraires: passé, présent, futur" serves as a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge and insights into megalithism, lethnoarchaeology, and the preservation of ancient monumental structures. Through interdisciplinary approaches and the use of cutting-edge techniques, researchers are expanding our understanding of these important cultural heritage sites and their significance in shaping human history.

Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789088909894