ANTIQUITY
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating Ancient Societies Through Rigorous Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Heritage and Identity:
The journal explores the connection between archaeology and contemporary cultural identities, emphasizing how archaeological findings can shape and inform modern cultural narratives and heritage practices. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
ANTIQUITY promotes the integration of various disciplines within archaeology, including anthropology, history, and environmental studies, to provide holistic insights into past societies. - Methodological Innovations:
The journal emphasizes the development and application of new methodologies in archaeological research, including advanced analytical techniques such as isotopic analysis, GIS, and network science. - Social Dynamics and Inequality:
Research often focuses on social structures, inequalities, and power dynamics within past societies, providing a critical lens on how these factors influenced human behavior and community organization. - Environmental Archaeology:
The journal examines human-environment interactions, including subsistence strategies and resource management, to understand how ancient peoples adapted to and shaped their environments. - Ethnoarchaeology and Indigenous Perspectives:
ANTIQUITY values indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives, often incorporating ethnoarchaeological approaches to enrich archaeological interpretations and foster inclusivity.
Trending and Emerging
- Social Justice and Decolonization:
There is an increasing emphasis on social justice and decolonization within archaeological practice, with research focusing on the representation of marginalized communities and the ethical implications of archaeological work. - Climate Change and Human Adaptation:
Studies examining the impacts of climate change on past societies and their adaptive strategies are gaining traction, underscoring the relevance of archaeology in understanding contemporary environmental challenges. - Public Archaeology and Community Engagement:
Research that prioritizes public archaeology and community involvement is on the rise, as scholars seek to make archaeology more accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. - Bioarchaeology and Health Studies:
The integration of bioarchaeology and health studies has become prominent, exploring the biological and demographic impacts of social structures, environmental factors, and historical events on past populations. - Technological Advances in Archaeology:
The use of cutting-edge technologies such as 3D modeling, remote sensing, and advanced statistical analyses is increasingly featured, reflecting the journal's commitment to methodological innovation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Archaeology:
There appears to be a decreasing focus on purely traditional historical archaeology, which often centers on Eurocentric narratives and colonial histories, as the journal increasingly embraces broader, more inclusive perspectives on archaeology. - Monumental Architecture Studies:
Research specifically dedicated to monumental architecture has become less frequent as the journal shifts towards exploring everyday life, social practices, and the experiences of marginalized communities in the archaeological record. - Art Historical Approaches:
The integration of art historical methodologies in archaeological studies has seen a decline, as the journal moves towards more empirical and interdisciplinary approaches that prioritize social and environmental contexts. - Linear Chronological Models:
There is a noticeable reduction in the use of linear chronological models in favor of more complex, non-linear approaches that account for the dynamic nature of human societies and their interactions.
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