A5000573723- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Building materials and conservation
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Geological formations and processes
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- dental development and anomalies
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Marine animal studies overview
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
University of the Basque Country
2015-2025
Euskadiko Parke Teknologikoa
2014-2018
United States Geological Survey
2017
Abstract The decorated caves contain the earliest artistic expressions of humankind and represent a major cultural heritage. Their significance has been recognized by UNESCO, which declared them World Heritage Site. However, they are extremely fragile environments, exposed to various factors deterioration that threaten their conservation. To implement appropriate protective measures, it is essential understand dynamics these underground systems analyzing both processes shaped current...
Recent hydroclimate studies on the Iberian Peninsula have shown a complex regional pattern in timing and intensity of climate change spanning Younger Dryas Holocene. These changes are due to multifaceted interactions between variability that characterizes Atlantic Ocean region hydroclimatic processes associated with Mediterranean climate, thus making it difficult reconstruct centennial- millennial-scale rainfall. In this study we present composite continuous isotopic record (δ13C δ18O)...
Highlights: This study proposes the practical utility of an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience for dissemination and Palaeolithic Rock Art. Thanks to a series multidisciplinary studies, virtual reconstruction archaeological context area with rock art has been achieved. The lighting systems documented in Atxurra cave have virtually recreated, allowing real-time interaction through VR. Abstract: Upper period (ca. 45000 - 12000 BP) was time when figurative chiefly produced by Homo...
Abstract Major disruptions in the North Atlantic circulation during last deglaciation triggered a series of climate feedbacks that influenced course Termination I, suggesting an almost synchronous response ocean-atmosphere system. We present replicated δ18O stalagmite record from Ostolo cave northern Iberian Peninsula with robust chronological framework continuously covers (18.5–10.5 kyr B.P.). The record, unlike other speleothem records region were related to humidity changes, closely...
Abstract Atxurra cave has a decorated assemblage composed of more than hundred engraved animal depictions. All them are located in deep parts the and most hidden raised areas, away from main path. The sector is “Ledge Horses”, at 330 m entrance cave. It space 12 long 1.5 wide, elevated 4 above floor. This area includes almost fifty painted animals accompanied by dozen flint tools, three fireplaces, around one charcoal fragments torches. extraordinary archaeological record allows us to value...
Abstract The endokarst landscape is the result of long erosion and sedimentation processes that have modelled an environment in which capricious forms abound. Despite being a hostile for human life, these caves must attracted attention groups from as early Palaeolithic. It striking many examples rock art appear to be closely symbiotic with their natural support; nevertheless, it difficult confirm any relationship distribution decorated spaces, based on morphology. Moreover, if we start...
The Iberian Peninsula is a key region for unraveling human settlement histories of Eurasia during the period spanning decline Neandertals and emergence anatomically modern humans (AMH). There no evidence occupation in central Iberia after disappearance ~42,000 years ago until approximately 26,000 ago, rendering "nobody's land" Aurignacian period. Abrigo de la Malia provides irrefutable settlements dating back to 36,200 31,760 calibrated before present (cal B.P.) This site also records...
ABSTRACT A detailed geomorphological study was performed in the Atxurra‐Armiña cave system (northern Iberian Peninsula) to decode landscape evolution, palaeoenvironmental changes and human use of a within an Inner Archaeological Context. The results show average incision rate river <0.083 mm –1 for at least last 419 ka, with interruptions due sedimentary inputs. Moreover, allostratigraphic units comprising fluviokarstic deposits base flowstone formation top have been shown be climatically...
Santimamiñe Cave, in Biscay (North Spain) is a well-known archaeological site the region because of its prompt discovery and excavation early 20th century ensemble parietal art. The latest studies have identified human occupation entrance from Lower Magdalenian, while inner passages were presumably decorated Middle Upper phases period (about 16.5 to 14.5 ka). One particularities cave lithochemical deposits form numerous speleothems which acted as tourist attraction. These formations coat...
Abstract The creation of rock art in the deep areas caves was one most unique symbolic activities Magdalenian societies southwestern Europe between 13.5 and 21 thousand years ago. Previous research has suggested that these works were not placed at random but rather their location corresponds to a pre-established structure. However, despite suggestive idea pre-planning decoration endokarst, it is challenging demonstrate relationship different them immediate spatial context due lack common...
The renewal of the archaeological record, mainly through discovery unpublished sites, provides information that sometimes qualifies or even reformulates previous approaches. One latter cases is represented by three new decorated caves found in 2015 Aitzbitarte Hill. Their exhaustive study shows presence engraved animals, bison, with formal characteristics unknown so far Palaeolithic art northern Iberian Peninsula. However, parallels are located southern France such as Gargas, Cussac,...