Theme:
5. Theories and methods in archaeology: interactions between disciplines
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
The Archaeology of Recovery: The Aftermath of War
Content:
The archaeological study of conflict (from battlefields to military infrastructure and massacre sites) has been experiencing an exponential growth in the last few decades. However, most of the research is focused on the actual moment of conflict rather than on the short, medium and long-term consequences. In this session, we would like to focus on the period after major military events, in particular – although not exclusively – episodes of conquest. What was the demographic impact of war, and how and when did population figures recover (if they did)? Are there evidences for violence and repression in the years/decades after the conquest? Can we see major transformations in social structure or rather elements of continuity? What was the impact of conflict on the landscape and on settlement patterns? Do we observe phenomena of population mobility (for example forced relocation of groups) after war? We welcome papers that discuss these and other related questions, both on a theoretical-methodological level and through specific case studies. The chronological framework of the session encompasses from late prehistory to the early modern period, as we aim to have a wide range of contributions that provide elements for comparison and wider reflection.
Keywords:
Conflict Archaeology, Conquest, Recovery
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Manuel Fernández-Götz (United Kingdom) 1
Co-organisers:
Nico Roymans (Netherlands) 2
Jordi Principal (Spain) 3
Affiliations:
1. University of Edinburgh
2. VU University Amsterdam
3. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia
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