An ecological characterization of plant macro-remains of Heveskesklooster (the Netherlands):A methodological approach

This thesis deals with the archaeobotanical analysis of soil samples of the Heveskesklooster terp (province of Groningen, the Netherlands). It is characterized by a methodological approach, in which additional studies were done that are helpful for the ecological interpretation of the records.... Zie: Summary

An ecological characterization of plant macro-remains of Heveskesklooster (the Netherlands):A methodological approach

This thesis deals with the archaeobotanical analysis of soil samples of the Heveskesklooster terp (province of Groningen, the Netherlands). It is characterized by a methodological approach, in which additional studies were done that are helpful for the ecological interpretation of the records.... Zie: Summary

From traditional archaeology to ecological archaeology:looking back and looking ahead in a jubilee year

The start of archaeological research at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen dates back to 1920. From the 1930s, research on subfossil plant remains became integrated into the archaeological research. Three research disciplines became established: palynology, research on wood, and research on non-woody macro remains (in particular seeds and fruits). Because this research deals with cells, tissues and organisms, identifications are possible to a low taxonomic level, which facilitates a detailed reconstruction of former vegetation and food economies. Future research would benefit from a further integration of these distinct disciplines within biological archaeology, as well as a further integration of biological archaeology within the study of archaeology. Such an approach could be designated as ecological archaeology