What distinguishes archaeology from treasure hunting? Archaeological objects are fascinating not only because of their form or beauty they are testimonies to past worlds, full of stories, connections and insights. This volume focuses precisely on these stories behind the finds: exciting discoveries, special circumstances of discovery, scientific interpretations and new perspectives on the cultural heritage of our region. The focus is not on the object as an art-historical treasure, but as a cultural-historical testimony in a specific context. This creates a multifaceted picture of archaeological research from excavation to evaluation, from hypothesis to insight. The publication is aimed at an audience with an interest in science and also seeks to show how diverse and lively archaeological work is today. It combines sound knowledge, vivid examples and an eye for the extraordinary far beyond the mere aesthetics of the objects themselves. A book that brings the past to life through stories from a European border region that tell of finds from the Saarland federal state.
Author
Matzerath, Simon (Hrsg. u.a.)
Title
Tausendundeine Geschichte
Details
Approx. 90 illustrations, large format. 208 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
Wie die Archäologie Funde zum Sprechen bringt
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