Zewnętrzne ślady pamięciowe społeczności paleolitycznych

This article explores the Paleolithic era through the lens of art and memory. Specifically, it focuses on the memory category, particularly the memory trace/ engram, to better understand the role that Paleolithic art may have played for communities during that time. Paleolithic art can be seen as a kind of memory trace, carrying information and knowledge about behaviors and actions that were transmitted through it. The deliberate placement of images in an external environment was a significant milestone in the cultural and social evolution of hominids.This article explores the Paleolithic era through the lens of art and memory. Specifically, it focuses on the memory category, particularly the memory trace/ engram, to better understand the role that Paleolithic art may have played for communities during that time. Paleolithic art can be seen as a kind of memory trace, carrying information and knowledge about behaviors and actions that were transmitted through it. The deliberate placement of images in an external environment was a significant milestone in the cultural and social evolution of hominids

Specyfika nauczania archeologii śródziemnomorskiej na Uniwersytecie im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu w kontekście tematów podejmowanych w pracach dyplomowych

The article explores the specificities of teaching Mediterranean archaeology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, within the context of the Oriental and Ancient Archaeology specialization. Using a comprehensive analysis of 258 diploma theses defended between 2004 and 2024, it identifies dominant research trends, thematic interests, and their alignment with the faculty’s academic programs and research priorities. The findings reveal a gradual broadening of the discipline’s scope to include prehistoric and ancient studies of the Mediterranean and neighboring regions. This trend mirrors shifts in student interests and academic discourse on integrating traditional and modern archaeological methodologies. The study provides a reflective evaluation of the specialization’s contribution to Polish academic traditions and its potential future directions.The article explores the specificities of teaching Mediterranean archaeology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, within the context of the Oriental and Ancient Archaeology specialization. Using a comprehensive analysis of 258 diploma theses defended between 2004 and 2024, it identifies dominant research trends, thematic interests, and their alignment with the faculty’s academic programs and research priorities. The findings reveal a gradual broadening of the discipline’s scope to include prehistoric and ancient studies of the Mediterranean and neighboring regions. This trend mirrors shifts in student interests and academic discourse on integrating traditional and modern archaeological methodologies. The study provides a reflective evaluation of the specialization’s contribution to Polish academic traditions and its potential future directions

Polish and Danish regulations on the search for portable antiquities ‒ remarks upon the recent amendment of the law in Poland

The Act of 13th July 2023 amending the Act on the Protection and Care of Monuments constitutes a radical change to the previously existing regulations concerning the search for portable antiquities in Poland using electronic or technical devices. The main modification is waiving the requirement to obtain permission from the Provincial Heritage Conservation Officer for an amateur search for portable antiquities, including archaeological finds. In its place, a system of reporting the surveys via a mobile application will be introduced. This paper compares the current and the new Polish regulations with the solutions successfully adopted in Denmark and analyses the effectiveness of the existing Polish regulations using the available statistical data and considering critical opinions.The Act of 13th July 2023 amending the Act on the Protection and Care of Monuments constitutes a radical change to the previously existing regulations concerning the search for portable antiquities in Poland using electronic or technical devices. The main modification is waiving the requirement to obtain permission from the Provincial Heritage Conservation Officer for an amateur search for portable antiquities, including archaeological finds. In its place, a system of reporting the surveys via a mobile application will be introduced. This paper compares the current and the new Polish regulations with the solutions successfully adopted in Denmark and analyses the effectiveness of the existing Polish regulations using the available statistical data and considering critical opinions

Edukacja archeologiczna na przykładzie działalności Koła Archeologicznego przy Szkole Podstawowej im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Biadkach (woj. wielkopolskie)

In the article, we discuss the role of archaeological education on the example of the activities of the Archaeological Club at the Mikołaj Kopernik Primary School in Biadki, in the Wielkopolska Voivodeship. The establishment of the Club was the aftermath of a community archaeology project carried out in the village in 2021. We present the aims, methods and results of the activities of this club, which aims to promote knowledge about the past and develop interest in archaeology among students and dispel myths about it. This example shows how archaeological education can be an effective tool to enrich the teaching process and arouse interest in this field of study.In the article, we discuss the role of archaeological education on the example of the activities of the Archaeological Club at the Mikołaj Kopernik Primary School in Biadki, in the Wielkopolska Voivodeship. The establishment of the Club was the aftermath of a community archaeology project carried out in the village in 2021. We present the aims, methods and results of the activities of this club, which aims to promote knowledge about the past and develop interest in archaeology among students and dispel myths about it. This example shows how archaeological education can be an effective tool to enrich the teaching process and arouse interest in this field of study

Feniks z popiołów, czyli o sensach ciałopalenia w czasach pól popielnicowych

The development of cremation in Central Europe is related to a broader cultural change in these areas at the turn of the second and third periods of the Bronze Age. The circle of urnfield cultures in a general framework was created in areas where grave cultures had previously developed. The new culture also means an ideological change, which is indicated by the new way of treating the dead. The information and values carried by the cremation ceremony were visualized through fire and props ‒ ceramic urns and other vessels. So, it was a combination of two different traditions. The first one, related to fire, referred to a complex of meanings associated with the glow of heavenly bodies. The second one concerned beliefs about the regenerative power and fertility of the earth. In turn, performative activities undertaken during the funeral, i.e., joint consumption, were intended to establish the status of the mourners. This type of rite conveys very similar content to inhumation in grave cultures.The development of cremation in Central Europe is related to a broader cultural change in these areas at the turn of the second and third periods of the Bronze Age. The circle of urnfield cultures in a general framework was created in areas where grave cultures had previously developed. The new culture also means an ideological change, which is indicated by the new way of treating the dead. The information and values carried by the cremation ceremony were visualized through fire and props ‒ ceramic urns and other vessels. So, it was a combination of two different traditions. The first one, related to fire, referred to a complex of meanings associated with the glow of heavenly bodies. The second one concerned beliefs about the regenerative power and fertility of the earth. In turn, performative activities undertaken during the funeral, i.e., joint consumption, were intended to establish the status of the mourners. This type of rite conveys very similar content to inhumation in grave cultures

Creating stable isotopic database of faunal remains ‒ Bronze Age Italy

This article presents a zooarchaeological isotopic database for Bronze Age Italy, based on previously published isotopic studies. It integrates 209 samples from both, domesticated and wild animals, across Northern, Central, and Southern Italy. The primary aim of the study is to provide comprehensive description of isotopic data covering historical, archaeological, biological, zooarchaeological, geological information in one compile file. It offers a wide-ranging analysis of animal and plant consumption patterns across Italy during the Bronze Age, highlighting differences and similarities across the Italian peninsula and islands. The article underlines isotopic databases as a crucial source for meta-analytical research of prehistorical lifestyle, underscoring their significance in archaeological studies and providing multi-lay-ered insights into prehistoric human-animal interactions. Furthermore, it presents a vital importance of zooarchaeology, as a discipline to investigate human dietary and husbandry practices. Statistical methods are applied to visualize and interpret the isotopic data in order to enhance the clarity and accuracy of di-etary and socio-economic dynamics in Bronze Age Italy. After gathering isotopic studies and organizing them in an excel file based on various criteria, statistical tests for multiple comparison analysis of isotopic ratios were performed using the SPSS software. The Results suggest marked regional differences in diet, with Northern Italy showing early evidence of C4 plant cultivation, such as millet, while Central and Southern Italy maintained a reliance on traditional cereals like wheat and barley (C3 plants)

Badania nad attycką ceramiką geometryczną i jej dekoracją jako sztuką: uwagi o minionych i aktualnych podejściach

In the article, the author attempts to assess the validity of including Attic Geometric pottery and its figural decoration in the category of art and considers the problems of studying art in archaeology in the context of the transformations of cultural concepts concerning archaic man visual experience. Subsequently, in the paper a whole range of art analysis methods that were used in the study of Attic Geometric pottery and its figural ornamentation were presented, taking into account traditional works, as well as new ones based on social constructivism and postmodernity, focussing especially on the original achievements of Polish researchers in this regard and the author own approach.In the article, the author attempts to assess the validity of including Attic Geometric pottery and its figural decoration in the category of art and considers the problems of studying art in archaeology in the context of the transformations of cultural concepts concerning archaic man visual experience. Subsequently, in the paper a whole range of art analysis methods that were used in the study of Attic Geometric pottery and its figural ornamentation were presented, taking into account traditional works, as well as new ones based on social constructivism and postmodernity, focussing especially on the original achievements of Polish researchers in this regard and the author own approach. &nbsp

Znaczenie i interpretacja terminu bjA

The aim of the article is to highlight the ambiguity of the word bjA and the difficulties in its interpretation, as well as to indicate the correct way of translating this term and to determine the meaning it had for the Egyptians. It will be possible to present this issue through the analysis of preserved texts, especially religious ones, which highlight the multitude of contexts in which it was used. Equally important for the topic will be the presentation of previous interpretation proposals of the word bjA and an indication of their adequacy in the light of the presented state of research. The key point for this article is the presence of different forms of this term written using different characters. Analysis of the way they are combined allows us to trace changes in the methods of recording bjA that influence its use and its importance. Also important in the interpretation of the term bjA is the analysis of the use of metals, especially copper and iron, in ancient Egypt. The development of their metallurgy is an important issue influencing the development of terminology relating to metallurgy of metals. The analysis of the above points will allow us to draw appropriate conclusions and answer the question: how should we translate the term bjA

Odsłonić – udostępnić – uczytelnić. Dziedzictwo kulturowe in situ ‒ przykład ruiny zamku biskupów krakowskich w Iłży

The text refers to issues from the border of museology (in the open air), as well as archaeology and historic architecture. The aim of the article is to provide an introductory discussion of contemporary problems and issues related to revealing, making available and making readable cultural heritage – especially immovable historic objects, including architectural monuments and their subsurface elements – in situ, in the open air. The article is a voice in the discussion on the forms and methods of exhibiting cultural heritage in situ, with reference to the example of the ruins of the castle of the Crakow bishops in Iłża, in particular to those elements of historic buildings that are gradually being uncovered by archaeological research.The text refers to issues from the border of museology (in the open air), as well as archaeology and historic architecture. The aim of the article is to provide an introductory discussion of contemporary problems and issues related to revealing, making available and making readable cultural heritage – especially immovable historic objects, including architectural monuments and their subsurface elements – in situ, in the open air. The article is a voice in the discussion on the forms and methods of exhibiting cultural heritage in situ, with reference to the example of the ruins of the castle of the Crakow bishops in Iłża, in particular to those elements of historic buildings that are gradually being uncovered by archaeological research

Grodzisko z wczesnej epoki żelaza w Rogaczewie Wielkim, gm. Krzywiń, pow. kościański (stan. 22, AZP 60-27/129). Wyniki wstępnych badań weryfikacyjnych 223

This paper discusses the preliminary results of research on a newly discovered Early Iron Age defensive structure in southern Wielkopolska [Great Poland]. So far, the scope of work on the site at Rogaczewo Wielkie, Kościan District, has been limited to a comprehensive analysis of archival material, LiDAR data, surface research and a small survey trench. The obtained results of radiocarbon dating make it possible to include the Rogaczewo settlement in the catalogue of Wielkopolska fortified settlements of the Hallstatt period. The research, which will be continued, provide an excellent example of model cooperation between archaeological circles and institutions and enthusiasts who are not professionally involved in the protection of archaeological cultural heritage.This paper discusses the preliminary results of research on a newly discovered Early Iron Age defensive structure in southern Wielkopolska [Great Poland]. So far, the scope of work on the site at Rogaczewo Wielkie, Kościan District, has been limited to a comprehensive analysis of archival material, LiDAR data, surface research and a small survey trench. The obtained results of radiocarbon dating make it possible to include the Rogaczewo settlement in the catalogue of Wielkopolska fortified settlements of the Hallstatt period. The research, which will be continued, provide an excellent example of model cooperation between archaeological circles and institutions and enthusiasts who are not professionally involved in the protection of archaeological cultural heritage