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American archeologist Esther Boise Van Deman died #OTD in 1937.

She utilized detailed measurements and meticulous documentation of building materials and techniques, which enabled a more precise understanding of the chronological development of Roman construction practices. One of her most notable contributions was her work on the Roman concrete construction technique known as "opus caementicium."

#books #archeology #womeninsciene

Sepia-toned portrait of Esther B. Van Deman (middle-aged) with her hair styled up, wearing a dark floral jacket over a white blouse with lace trim, posed against a plain backdrop.

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Cover page of The Atrium Vestae by Esther Boise Van Deman 1909.

The Atrium Vestae was a three-story 50-room palace in the ancient Roman Forum built around an elegant elongated atrium or court with a double pool. To the very east is an open vaulted hall with a statue of Numa Pompilius, the mythological founder of the cult.

The complex lay at the foot of the Palatine Hill, where a sacred grove that was slowly encroached upon lingered into Imperial times, when all was swept away by the Fire of Rome in 64. The House of the Vestals was rebuilt several times in the course of the Empire. After the dissolution of the College of the Vestals in the late 4th century AD, the House of the Vestals continued to serve as a residence building. It now housed officials of the imperial court, and subsequently the papal court. Archaeological finds from this period include a hoard of 397 gold coins from the 5th century and another 830 Anglo-Saxon coins dating from the 9th and 10th centuries. The site was abandoned in the 11th/12th century.

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#OTD in 1902.

Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer.

The mechanism is composed of at least 30 bronze gears housed in a wooden frame. It features dials, pointers, and inscriptions that correspond to various astronomical cycles. The front dial is believed to show the zodiac and the solar and lunar calendars, while the back dials include the Metonic, Saros & Callippic cycles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antikythera_mechanism

#astronomy #archeology

Computer-generated front panel of the Freeth model
Tony Freeth - Original publication: The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project Immediate The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project

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Computer-generated back panel
Tony Freeth - Original publication: The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project Immediate The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project

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1y

Alexander von Humboldt: the groundbreaking naturalist who bankrupted himself to share his life’s work.

By Bienvenido León via @ConversationUS

https://theconversation.com/alexander-von-humboldt-the-groundbreaking-naturalist-who-bankrupted-himself-to-share-his-lifes-work-237279

Books by Alexander von Humboldt at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1995

#books #history #archeology

Humboldt and his fellow scientist Aimé Bonpland near the foot of the Chimborazo volcano, painting by Friedrich Georg Weitsch (1810).

The painting "Humboldt and Bonpland at the Foot of the Chimborazo" by Friedrich Georg Weitsch (1810) depicts the famous German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and his fellow scientist Aimé Bonpland during their expedition to South America. The scene is set against the majestic backdrop of the Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador, one of the highest peaks in the Andes.

In the painting, Humboldt and Bonpland are shown in the foreground, engaged in scientific activities. Humboldt, on the left, is depicted with a notebook in hand, documenting observations, while Bonpland, on the right, is examining a plant specimen. Both figures are dressed in early 19th-century expeditionary attire, reflecting their role as explorers and scientists.

The landscape is dominated by the imposing Chimborazo, which rises majestically in the background, its peak covered in snow. The volcano is painted with a sense of grandeur, emphasizing its significance as a natural wonder. The surrounding environment is lush and verdant, with various plants and geological features that illustrate the diverse ecosystems the explorers encountered.

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Turkey’s Ancient Göbekli Tepe May Be Home to the World’s Oldest Solar Calendar

By Shiori Chen via @mymodernmet

https://mymodernmet.com/gobekli-tepe-calendar/

More information can be found below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1572/

#archeology

Locator map of the Göbekli Tepe Neolithic archaeological site, Şanlıurfa Province, southeastern Turkey. via Smithsonian map

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American archaeologist and anthropologist Zelia Maria Magdalena Nuttall was born #OTD in 1857.

She discovered two forgotten manuscripts of pre-Columbian manuscripts in private collections, one of them being the Codex Zouche-Nuttall. She decoded the Aztec calendar stone and was one of the first to identify and recognise artefacts dating back to the pre-Aztec period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zelia_Nuttall

Books by Zelia Nuttal at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/35649

#books #archeology #anthropology #womeninSTEM

Zelia Nuttall (1857-1933), American archaeologist and anthropologist.

Zelia Nuttall is likely shown as a middle-aged or older woman in the photograph, depending on when it was taken. Her hair is likely styled in a simple, practical manner, possibly pulled back into a bun or pinned up, in keeping with the fashion of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She may have some graying hair, reflecting her experience and wisdom in her field. Her face is composed, with an expression that conveys intelligence and determination.

She might be wearing a long dress or blouse with a high collar, made of dark or neutral-colored fabric. Her clothing would reflect both her professionalism and the norms of the period, with an understated elegance rather than showiness. She may also be wearing a brooch or another accessory, adding a subtle touch of personal style to her appearance.

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Codex Nuttall; facsimile of an ancient Mexican codex belonging to Lord Zouche of Harynworth, England
by Nuttall, Zelia, 1858-1933; Zouche, Robert Nathaniel Cecil George Curzon, baron, 1851-; Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Publication date 1902

https://archive.org/details/gri_33125011146541

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Archaeologists May Have Just Found the Oldest Alphabet Ever

By Margherita Bassi via @gizmodo

https://gizmodo.com/archaeologists-may-have-just-found-the-oldest-alphabet-ever-2000528376

#archeology #Alphabet

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The World’s Earliest Writing System May Have Been Influenced by Older Symbols Found on Stone ‘Cylinder Seals’

By Sarah Kuta

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-worlds-earliest-writing-system-may-have-been-influenced-by-older-symbols-found-on-stone-cylinder-seals-180985406/

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Viking pregnancy was deeply political – new study

Despite its central role in human history, pregnancy has often been overlooked in archaeology.

By Marianne Hem Eriksen

https://theconversation.com/viking-pregnancy-was-deeply-political-new-study-254738?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20May%2013%202025%20-%203372534385&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20May%2013%202025%20-%203372534385+CID_4d55af9897bd79bee19210b3856a6137&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk

Vikings at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=vikings&submit_search=Search

#history #archeology #vikings

Britomart, heroine of Book III of Spenser's 'Faerie Queene' by Walter Crane (1900).

Britomart stands confidently, clad in ornate medieval armor, symbolizing her virtue and chastity.

She holds a lance, emblematic of her warrior status, while her flowing cape and elegant posture highlight her femininity and inner strength.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Walter_Crane_-_Britomart_(1900).jpg

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La Tène Period: The Flourishing of Celtic Art

Celtic people lived in Europe before Julius Caesar's conquests.

https://www.thecollector.com/la-tene-period-celtic-art/

Celtic subjects at PG:

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subjects/search/?query=celtic

Bronze torque

#art #archeology #history #celtichistory #torque

From "ANCIENT BRITAIN AND THE INVASIONS OF JULIUS CAESAR
BY T. RICE HOLMES" (PG https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57336)

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1,600-Year-Old Mosaic Unveiled for the First Time Ever in Western Negev

In northwestern Negev, near Kibbutz Urim and the Gaza Strip, the 1,600-year-old Be’er Shema mosaic has been unveiled to the public for the first time.

By Eva Baron

https://mymodernmet.com/beer-shema-mosaic-western-negev/

#archeology #history