A5068271251- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Ancient Near East History
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography
- Indian and Buddhist Studies
- Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- South Asian Studies and Conflicts
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Membrane Separation and Gas Transport
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Islamic Studies and History
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies
- Chinese history and philosophy
- Fuel Cells and Related Materials
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Historical and Architectural Studies
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
2020-2024
Columbia University
2023
Seoul National University
2023
Quaid-i-Azam University
2023
Mondes Iranien et Indien
2019
University of Bologna
2010-2018
National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology
2015
Istituto Italiano per l'Africa e l'Oriente
2011
Deutsches Archäologisches Institut, Abteilung Rom
2010
Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona
1992
Ancient human movements through Asia DNA has allowed us to begin tracing the history of across globe. Narasimhan et al. identify a complex pattern migrations and admixture events in South Central by performing genetic analysis more than 500 people who lived over past 8000 years (see Perspective Schaefer Shapiro). They establish key phases population prehistory Eurasia, including spread farming peoples from Near East, with both westward eastward. The known as Yamnaya Bronze Age also moved...
Abstract The genetic formation of Central and South Asian populations has been unclear because an absence ancient DNA. To address this gap, we generated genome-wide data from 362 individuals, including the first eastern Iran, Turan (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan), Bronze Age Kazakhstan, Asia. Our reveal a complex set sources that ultimately combined to form ancestry Asians today. We document southward spread Eurasian Steppe, correlating with archaeologically known expansion...
Membranes obtained by adding small amounts (1 wt %) of nanoplatelets graphene (G) and oxide (GO) to poly(1-trimethylsilyl-1-propyne) (PTMSP) were fabricated with a simple route, their gas permeability was measured at 30 °C over 9 months. In most cases, variations PTMSP due the addition filler are limited, while ideal selectivity CO2/He, CH4/He, CH4/N2 is slightly enhanced filler. Specific measurements indicate that CO2 CH4 diffusivity more strongly affected than solubility: such behavior...
Abstract The mountain foothills of inner Asia have served as a corridor communication and exchange for at least five millennia, using historically documented trade routes such the Silk Road Tea-Horse Road. Recent research has illustrated important role that this played in dispersal crops farming technology between northeast southwest 5,000 to 1,000 years ago. However, valleys along southern rim Pamirs Himalaya facilitating crop dispersals not yet been fully explored. Notably, ongoing debates...
Abstract. This paper presents the results of multidisciplinary research in which reconstructive digital modelling operates on different areas heritage and at scales to realize an analysis, interpretation, communication experience field museum valorization. It is, fact, a work that includes both philological reconstruction lost parts Buddha statue Gandhāra, dating back second century b.C. kept Museum Oriental Art (MAO) Turin, its contextualization within coeval architectural complex,...
In this work, we studied two copolymers formed by segments of a rubbery polyether (PPO or PEO) and glassy polyimide (BPDA-ODA BKDA-ODA) suitable for gas separation CO2 capture. Firstly, assessed the absorption water vapor in materials, as function relative humidity (R.H.), finding that uptake lies between corresponding pure homopolymers values. Furthermore, effect on N2 permeability, well CO2/N2 selectivity, up to R.H. 75%. The permeability decreases with increasing humidity, while ideal...
The archaeometric study of the “golden slip” ware (second century BCE—fourth CE) at site Barikot (Swat, north-western Pakistan) aimed to define its manufacturing technology and provenance raw materials used. For this reason, a multianalytical approach consisting microscopic, microstructural mineralogical analysis both golden slip ceramic paste was adopted. found be composed by platy minerals, microchemically identified as talc chlorite; their intimate association indicated clearly that they...
Gandharan art developed in the Himalayan area early centuries CE. It has been investigated mostly from an iconographic point of view, missing, until very recently, a systematic technical investigation materials and techniques. Recently our team began performing chemical analyses traces polychromy originally covering statues, reliefs architectural decorations, to discover ancient painting techniques artistic technologies. This paper presents results analytical (optical microscopy, Raman...
The article presents a series of pieces excavated by the ISMEO Italian Archaeological Mission in two Buddhist sacred areas Swat (Pakistan). are chosen for their connection to theme monumental entrances cultic buildings. In first case (Gumbat), building is shrine. second, (Amluk-dara) it Main Stupa. belong three different entrance parts: lower sides stairs, decorated steps or stair-riser friezes, and frames doors. Pieces like these, which specific architecture, can be hypothetically...