an examination of historical text and archaeological data show that mehrjanqadhaq was one of the important states of western iran which had been founded and formed in a region now known as darreshsher or more exactly in saimara valley. the history of the state goes back to parthian era. archaeological data in confirmation of historical texts both indicate settlement sequence form parthian era t...

RESUME Some previous archaeological studies developed by the investigation group are based in the application of Artificial Neural Networks to detect special items in aerial or remote sensing[1] scenes[2], [3]. As Artificial Neural Networks have been widely used to solve problems related with pattern recognition and classification, a good performance is expected in the detection of certain imag...

In this study, we present the results of a comprehensive, landscape-scale remote sensing project at Santa Elena on Parris Island, South Carolina. Substantial occupation at the site extends for over 4000 years and has resulted in a complex array of features dating to different time periods. In addition, there is a 40-year history of archaeological research at the site that includes a large-scale...

Since uncharred seeds recovered from archaeological deposits may be modern intrusions, researchers must evaluate each uncharred seed assemblage before assigning archaeological significance to it. When depositional circumstances are established, seed remains can yield primary data about diet, farming practices, and the spread of imported cultigens. Three uncharred seed assemblages are evaluated—...

Deterioration of archaeological material often occurs as a consequence of change in the water balance. To better understand the preservation conditions and to protect archaeological deposits, it is necessary for any archaeological site to be placed within its wider natural environment, to understand the natural hydrological balance and possible changes that are being forced upon it by nature or...