A5101581781- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Ancient Near East History
- Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
- Atmospheric aerosols and clouds
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Linguistics and Cultural Studies
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Arctic and Antarctic ice dynamics
Google (United States)
2021
Deutsches Archäologisches Institut, Zentrale
2014-2020
Met Office
2004-2017
Deutsches Archäologisches Institut, Orient-Abteilung
2014-2017
Deutsches Archäologisches Institut, Abteilung Rom
2014-2017
German Orient Foundation
2014
University of Cologne
2006-2012
University of Wales
2002
Queen Mary University of London
2001
Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup
1999
Abstract Access to safely managed drinking water (SMDW) remains a global challenge, and affects 2.2 billion people 1,2 . Solar-driven atmospheric harvesting (AWH) devices with continuous cycling may accelerate progress by enabling decentralized extraction of from air 3–6 , but low specific yields (SY) daytime relative humidity (RH) have raised questions about their performance (in litres output per day) 7–11 However, our knowledge, no analysis has mapped the potential AWH 12 despite...
Abstract We explore the hypothesis that abrupt drainage of Laurentide lakes and associated rapid switch North Atlantic thermohaline circulation 8200 yr ago had a catastrophic influence on Neolithic civilisation in large parts southeastern Europe, Anatolia, Cyprus, Near East. The event at cal BP is observed number high-resolution climate proxies Northern Hemisphere, many cases corresponds to markedly cold arid conditions. identify relevant archaeological levels major settlements Central...
In this paper we explore the impact of Rapid Climate Change (RCC) on prehistoric communities in Eastern Mediterranean during Early and Middle Holocene. Our focus is social implications four major climate cold anomalies that have recently been identified as key time-windows for global RCC (Mayewski et al. 2004). These cooling are well-dated, with Greenland ice-core resolution, due to synchronicity between warm/cold foraminifera ratios core LC21 a proxy surface water temperature, GISP2 non...
This paper explores the possible links between rapid climate change (RCC) and social in Near East surrounding regions (Anatolia, central Syria, southern Israel, Mesopotamia, Cyprus eastern Sahara) during ‘long’ 4th millennium (∼4500–3000) BC. Twenty terrestrial 20 marine proxies are used to identify long-term trends humidity involving transitions from humid arid conditions vice versa. The frequency distribution of episodes relative aridity across these records is calculated for period...
Around 8200 calBP, large parts of the now submerged North Sea continental shelf (‘Doggerland’) were catastrophically flooded by Storegga Slide tsunami, one largest tsunamis known for Holocene, which was generated on Norwegian coastal margin a submarine landslide. In present paper, we derive precise calendric date use this reconstruction contemporary coastlines in relation to rapidly rising sea-levels, and discuss potential effects tsunami contemporaneous Mesolithic population. One main...
The calibration of radiocarbon measurements is based on a number mathematical assumptions that are rarely considered by users the various available programs. As 14C ages take properties best known from quantum physics, theoretical approach provides useful basis to evaluate reliability processes and Bayesian modelling datasets. We undertake such an evaluation here through consideration mathematics calibration, normalization process, archaeological case study. demonstrate function deemed...
In extension of the recently established ‘Rapid Climate Change (RCC) Neolithisation Model’ (Clare 2013), in present paper we demonstrate existence a remarkable coincidence between exact (decadel-scale) entry and departure dates Neolithic into/from Aegean (~6600/6050 calBC) with begin/end RCC-conditions.
Archaeological excavations at Göbekli Tepe, a transitional Neolithic site in southeast Turkey, have revealed the earliest megalithic ritual architecture with characteristic T-shaped pillars. Although human burials are still absent from site, number of fragmented bones been recovered fill deposits buildings and adjacent areas. We focus on three partially preserved skulls, all which carry artificial modifications type so far unknown contemporaneous sites ethnographic record. As such, modified...
Abstract. The International Submillimetre Airborne Radiometer (ISMAR) has been developed as an airborne demonstrator for the Ice Cloud Imager (ICI) that will be launched on board next generation of European polar-orbiting weather satellites in 2020s. It currently 15 channels at frequencies between 118 and 664 GHz which are sensitive to scattering by cloud ice, additional 874 being developed. This paper presents overview ISMAR describes algorithms used calibration. main sources bias...
This paper proposes an association between climate forcing connected with the 8200 calBP ‘climate event’ and a postulated phase of internecine warfare population collapse at Late Neolithic/Early Chalcolithic sites in Pisidia, southwestern Turkey. A summary this evidence is provided hypothetical scenario considered context contemporaneous developments neighbouring regions.
In this paper we explore the meaning of word probability, not in general terms, but restricted to field radiocarbon dating, where it has ‘dating probability assigned calibrated 14C-ages’. The intention our study is improve understanding certain properties dates, which – although mathematically abstract are fundamental both for construction age models prehistoric archaeology, as well an adequate interpretation their reliability.
Investigations of a balk in the centre prehistoric settlement Džuljunica-Smărdeš comprised sequence archaeological deposits from very onset Neolithisation South-eastern Europe throughout end Early Neolithic. The arrival Neolithic lifeways region coincides with period for which palaeoclimate proxies attest to considerable climate fluctuation. In connection these investigations, zoological finds were examined, provide insight into economy this key entire Balkan region.
Previous studies of the impact Rapid Climate Change (RCC) on prehistoric com- munities have often been restricted in their explanatory power due to lack an appropriate analytical tool capable combining palaeoclimate data with archaeological culture. In this paper, we seek remedy shortfall by introducing theoretical-methodological concepts adapted from modern vulnerability and risk studies. Using approach, our focus shifts climate proxies cultures themselves.
Abstract 'Ain Ghazal is among the earliest large population centers known in Middle East. A total of four major stratigraphic cultural units have been identified: 1) The oldest Pre-Pottery Neolithic B (MPPNB) unit (10.2 to 9.5 cal ka BP) clearly corresponds with early Holocene maximum Dead Sea levels. 2) second consists Late (LPPNB) situ walls and hearths. 3) In subsequent PPNC (8.9 8.6 density at settlement drops dramatically, which a significant drop level. 4) 4th characterized by...
A new instrument named SAFIRE-A (Spectroscopy of the Atmosphere using Far-Infrared Emission/Airborne), which can operate on high-altitude platforms, has been developed for study atmospheric composition through limb-scanning emission measurements. The is a polarizing Fourier transform spectrometer that operates in far infrared with resolution 0.004 cm−1. uses efficient photon noise limited detectors and novel optical configuration, provide cold pupil field stop as well narrow bandpass filters...
Atmospheric and surface thermodynamic parameters retrieved with advanced hyperspectral remote sensors aboard Earth observing satellites are critical to weather prediction scientific research. The retrieval algorithms from satellite sounders must be validated demonstrate the capability accuracy of both observation data processing systems. European Aqua Thermodynamic Experiment (EAQUATE) was conducted not only for validation InfraRed Sounder on satellite, but also assessment systems...
This contribution provides a first characterization of the environmental development for surroundings UNESCO World Heritage site Göbekli Tepe. We base our analyses on literature review that covers components prevailing bedrock and soils, model- proxy-based climatic development, vegetation. The spatio-temporal scales are covered mainly Eastern Mediterranean region Late Quaternary—whereby special attention is given to available data from close vicinity Information Quaternary geomorphodynamics...
ISMAR (International SubMillimeter Airborne Radiometer) is a new passive remote-sensing radiometer which has been jointly funded by the UK Met Office and European Space Agency (ESA). It contains number of heterodyne receivers operating at frequencies between 118 664 GHz, some with dual polarisation. The design modular will allow further channels to be added in future, including 874 GHz. Submillimeter waves are very sensitive scattering ice particles, have selected direct retrieval various...
In a paper recently published in this journal, Martin B. Sweatman and Dimitrios Tsikritsis from the University of Edinburgh (School Engineering) have suggested an interpretation for early Neolithic monumental enclosures at Gobekli Tepe as space observatories site's complex iconography commemoration catastrophic astronomical event ('Younger Dryas Comet Impact'). As archaeologists excavating site, we would like to comment on few points that feel require consideration discussion.
Abstract. The International Submillimetre Airborne Radiometer (ISMAR) has been developed as an airborne demonstrator for the Ice Cloud Imager (ICI) that will be launched on board next generation of European polar-orbiting weather satellites in 2020s. It currently 15 channels at frequencies between 118GHz and 664 GHz which are sensitive to scattering by cloud ice, additional 874 being developed. This paper presents overview ISMAR describes algorithms used calibration. main sources bias...
We describe an aircraft-based Fourier-transform spectrometer (FTS) designed to measure the Earth outgoing radiance spectrum in far-infrared-submillimeter spectral range. The instrument features include a rapid-scan FTS obtain high spatial resolution from moving aircraft platform, sensitive two-channel detector, and CCD camera for recording nadir cloud scene with each scan record. Such measurements demonstrate sensitivity of clouds provide data improving techniques remote sensing retrieval...