The present work describes the first results of project “Lipari Obsidian and Neolithic Human Communities in Aeolian Islands”, which aims to study connection between obsidian sources on island Lipari populations archipelago Italy. is a natural volcanic glass used produce chipped tools; period it was sharpest known material its trade played an important role Mediterranean area. It thus particular interest for tracing prehistoric trading patterns. Indeed, has wide distribution been found even...

Archaeological plant remains, used to establish a reliable chronology by radiocarbon dating, are here investigate trends in past rainfall intensity. The stable carbon isotope ratio botanic remains depends on environmental conditions during the plant's life. By comparing δ 13 C and 14 of selected specimens from 3 protohistoric sites Aeolian Archipelago, it is possible identify short-term changes intensity 2nd millennium BC. climate signals inferred analyses compared pollen data for region...

An integrated microchemical–petrographic approach is here proposed to discriminate the provenance of archaeological pottery artefacts from distinct production centres. Our study focuses on a statistically significant sampling (n=186) volcanic temper-bearing potteries representative manufacturing and dispersion among islands Aeolian Archipelago during Bronze Age. The widespread establishment new settlements abundant recovery Aeolian-made ceramic in southern Italy attest for increased vitality...

XRF data of a glass collection from Lipari Museum were processed by multivariate analysis means Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Cluster (HCA).

Abstract This study focuses on the Neolithic, particularly emergence and development of Diana Culture in Aeolian Islands. Since 1950s, archaeological excavations unearthed parts a settlement plain near sea, contrada Lipari. We discuss technological typometric obsidian from trenches XVII, XXI, XXXVI. A series pXRF analyses were carried out to identify their sources. selection retouched non-retouched artifacts was examined, showing higher variability forms than at importing sites. significance...

Archaeological and historical studies, conducted since 1950, allow us to trace a hypothetical demographic framework in which three crises attributed by scholars unfavourable social-economic situations or war aggression, can be observed. The comparison with volcanological studies highlights the occurrence during crisis of volcanic events that affect local anthropic history. first occurred 4th millennium BC involved all Aeolian Islands particular Contrada Diana main Neolithic site Lipari....

Abstract This research project concerns the study, analysis and dating of obsidian flows on island Lipari, in relation to population Aeolian Islands, during Neolithic period. The collection, processing diffusion Lipari characterise entire Mediterranean. By improving knowledge supply methods territory, it will be possible formulate hypotheses chronology sources, ways collecting raw material mobility communities Islands. scientific is divided into two main topics: first analytical...

This study provides a critical and interdisciplinary review of the archaeological record Aeolian Islands (Italy), from their earliest settlement in mid-sixth millennium BC (Middle Neolithic) to establishment trans-Mediterranean networks at end second (Final Bronze Age). We combine archaeological, archaeometric, bioarchaeological environmental data explore interplay between different prehistoric practices spatial settings, revisiting old evidence presenting new data. The resulting picture...

This exploratory study focuses on the elemental analysis by p-XRF (portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyser) of 62 samples coarse wares, consisting Bronze Age handmade burnished ware, so-called Impasto, and Cooking ware (dated from Roman period to Modern times). All wares originate site San Vincenzo, Stromboli, Aeolian Islands. The question addressed here is whether it possible differentiate between local (Aeolian) imported (non-Aeolian) fabrics with use p-XRF; 42 were also subjected...

The present work is devoted to the study of stone beads and pendants from Bronze Age sites in Sicily Aeolian Islands. Macroscopic geological examination made it possible identify rock types some cases their probable provenance. A chronological typological analysis objects as well graphic photographic documentation completes artifacts. Comparative research throughout Mediterranean allows distinction between local groups (i.e. production distribution) Near Eastern (mainly carnelian) that...

Highlights: A multi-approach methodology was used for a thorough examination of prehistoric cup decorated with engravings, found at the Bronze Age settlement Filo Braccio in Filicudi Island (Messina). Photogrammetry and near-infrared (NIR) imaging were combined to create metrically correct digital replica (with switchable texture); 3D 2D views exported study vessel’s morphology decorations. To enrich visiting experience, model integrated into web-based viewer, enriched informative...

Abstract The settlement of San Martino was found in 2008 on the Northern coast Sicily (near city Spadafora — Messina). It is located a hill slope about 4 km from Tyrrhenian Sea, near an ancient river which no longer present today. stratigraphy included two Neolithic levels: oldest one belonged to Stentinello culture (middle 6th-5th millennium BC cal) and later Diana (Late 4th cal). lithic assemblage consists very significant amount obsidian knapping products that have allowed us examine...

The beginning of the Bronze Age in Aeolian islands is marked by Capo Graziano facies. village Filo Braccio represents oldest phase occupation archipelago Age. settlement Filicudi (Aeolian Islands) was subject archaeological investigations since 1959 (Bernabo Brea, Cavalier 1991a) and then resumed 2009 (Martinelli et alii 2010) 2013. Several huts, named A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L were investigated. They are groups oval-shaped huts with attached open-air spaces for agricultural work...