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Finalna obróbka krzemiennych siekier i narzędzi siekieropodobnych. Studium eksperymentalne

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Kubicki R. Ł.
Folia Praehistorica Posnaniensia
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2015
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vol. 20
257-275
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This article discusses the final processing of flint axes and wedge-shaped tools. The author in his considerations focuses primarily on the use of two hypothetical processes, i.e. hand grinding or grinding with extra weight at the final stage of manufacturing these tools. Thus, he refers to the work by Danish archaeologist B. Madsen of 1984, entitled “Flint Axe Manufacture in the Neolithic: Experiments with Grinding and Polishing of Thin-Butted Flint Axes”, in which the researcher discussed, for the first time, an occurrence of these techniques in the axe-production process. The author of the article makes an attempt to repeat Madsen’s achievements, to check validity of the concept, and to include also an issue of using so called abrasive materials to support a grinding process in prehistory.  
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Melting Indian crucible steel: experimental reconstruction of traditional production technologies

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Woźniak M.
Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean
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2020
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vol. 29(1)
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Okucie końca pasa w formie dysku z Siemkowic w powiecie pajęczańskim. Analiza – Interpretacja – Rekonstrukcja procesu zdobienia

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Podolska-Rutkowska I., Rutkowski W.
Przegląd Archeologiczny
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2022
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vol. 70
137-149
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This paper describes an unusual, though accidental discovery of a strap-end fitting in the village of Siemkowice in Pajęczno county, Poland. Along with a detailed description of the object, the authors attempt to perform its typological classification and try to determine the decorative style of the analyzed artefact. Another vital research objective is to establish both the chronology and the origin of the belt set element. The discovery of the undoubtedly unique strap-end fitting raises a number of new questions about long-distance contacts during the Migration Period on the territory of modern Poland. The element of the strap-end fitting from Siemkowice is an invaluable contribution to the research on its historical period. The typological classification of the artefact and its ornament indicate phases D1-D2. However, the lack of any context of the finding makes it impossible to date its origin precisely.
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„Paciorki mozaikowe w otwartym palenisku?”. Kontynuacja badań

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Krzyżanowska M., Frankiewicz M.
Slavia Antiqua: rocznik poświęcony starożytnościom słowiańskim
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2017
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issue 58
41-54
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The aim of the experiment was to confirm the hypothesis about the possibility of Scandinavian bead makers crafting complex mosaic glass beads. For this purpose, raw glass material and tools from archaeological sites were examined. Metal tools and glass mosaic canes were made, for the purpose of the experiment, based on archaeological finds. All the glass beads were made during the experiment on a specially constructed open hearth. As a result of the experiments, the possibility of making mosaic glass beads on an open hearth was confirmed. A theoretical and practical procedure for making complex glass beads has been proposed.
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Próba ustalenia genezy śladów dołkowych przy użyciu metody eksperymentalnej

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Pauch S.
Pomorania Antiqua
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2020
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vol. Tom XXIX
s. 223-244
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The presented article addresses the problem of hole traces known as penitential holes or fire drill marks. The main goal is an attempt to verify the most popular hypotheses (about their origin caused by use of fire drill and the so-called ‘healing’ hypothesis) trying to explain the origin of these traces. Therefore, a number of activities are presented, related to both of the aforementioned reasons explaining the origin of the hole traces, applying the principles of experimental archaeology.
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‘Historical Craft from the Artisan’s Point of View’. Analysis of the Results of the Survey Conducted Among Craftsmen Specialising in Historical Reconstruction

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Badowska K., Rutkowski W.
Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Archaeologica
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2019
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issue 34
243-253
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Artykuł przedstawia wyniki ankiet przeprowadzonych przez autorów, których przedmiotem była archeologia eksperymentalna. Do grupy rzemieślników zajmujących się rekonstrukcją skierowano pytania dotyczące trudności, z którymi spotykają się podczas swojej pracy odtwórczej. Co jest największym problemem? Skąd rzemieślnicy czerpią informacje dotyczące technologii wytwórstwa? Jak ich wyroby są przyjmowane przez odbiorców? Ramy chronologiczne odtwórstwa zawężono do jednego okresu historycznego (czasu występowania kultury przeworskiej, a więc okresu przedrzymskiego, okresu wpływów rzymskich i okresu wędrówek ludów). Pozwoli to uczytelnić powiązania między niewielką grupą rzemieślników zajmujących się rękodzielnictwem metodami starożytnymi a światem naukowym, zdobywaniem wiedzy historycznej i archeologicznej oraz inspiracji etnograficznych w celu rozwiązania problemów technik rzemieślniczych. Badaniami zostały objęte osoby zajmujące się różnymi rzemiosłami, od obróbki metalu po garncarstwo, co pozwala spojrzeć na owo zagadnienie z szerszej perspektywy.
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The paper presents the results of the survey carried out by the authors of this paper, the subject of which was experimental archaeology. We asked a group of artisans that deal with historical reconstruction a set of questions about the difficulties they encounter during their reconstruction work. What is their biggest problem? Where do the craftsmen derive information about the ancient technology from? How are their products received by recipients? The chronological framework of the reconstruction industry was narrowed down to one historical period (the time of the Przeworsk culture, that is the Pre-Roman Iron Age, the Roman Iron Age and Migration Period). This clearly showed some connections between a small group of craftsmen using ancient methods in their work and the academic world, and how important it is to acquire historical and archaeological knowledge and to find ethnographic inspirations in order to solve the problems of craft techniques. The survey covered artisans practising various crafts, from metalwork to pottery, which added a broader perspective to the issues studied.
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Circular weights in Przeworsk culture – fishnet sinkers or elements of a looms. An attempt of interpretation

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Niezabitowska-Wiśniewska B.
Acta Archaeologica Carpathica
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2020
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vol. LV
137-196
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Clay circular weights are most often interpreted as sinkers for fishing nets or weaving weights – an elements of the vertical warp-weighted looms. The starting point for writing this article was the presence of such specimens at four settlements of the Przeworsk culture located on the right side of the Vistula River (Dobre, Nieszawa Kolonia, Oronne, Puławy-Włostowice). The oldest circular weights are dated back to the Neolithic period. With varying intensity, they are also recorded within the sites of all subsequent periods and in various parts of Europe. The youngest are related to the Middle Ages and Modern Age. The article focuses mainly on circular weights from the Roman Period and the early phase of the Migration Period (Przeworsk culture, Wielbark culture, Masłomęcz group, Luboszyce culture / Elbe circle), also using chronologically and culturally different analogies, as well as the results of experimental archaeology, iconographic and ethnographic sources. Circular weights were analysed for the possibility of relating them with weaving and / or fishing. In the first case, I focus on the analysis of factors such as: the context of the discovery, the number and condition of the weights, as well as their shape, weight and the presence of use-wear traces. In the second, issues such as raw material, accuracy and method of production, as well as weight, place and context of discovery, accompanying artefacts were considered.
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(Re)Konstrukcja¹ rzymskiego pieca do wytopu szkła

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Krzyżanowska M.
Studia Lednickie
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2014
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vol. 13
161-175
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The aim of the paper is to discuss an experiment concerning the (re)construction, structure and use of a Roman glass furnace. In the course of the designing of the experiment, a scheme proposed by Coles was used. e (re)construction was based on three categories of sources: archaeological (a find of a furnace from Hambach Forst), iconographic (olive lamps with depictions of furnaces), as well as earlier experiments of this kind. e feature in question was a two-level cupola furnace. For its construction, specially prepared roofing tiles, sandstone and clay with an admixture of sand and hay were used. Oak and birch wood was used to heat the furnace. Temperature values in the furnace were measured with a pyrometer in four spots. The following conclusions were drawn: it was not possible to achieve the required temperature in the furnace due to a too small opening in the fire-grate and the use of fresh and unseasoned wood. Furthermore, errors were made in the course of the construction of the furnace. These were: an improperly built part of the fire chamber wall and too flat arcs above the openings in the furnace. The validity of these conclusions was checked; the opening in the fire-grate was enlarged; seasoned oak and birch wood was used, and the cracks were fixed and filled up. No accurate temperature measurements were taken in the course of the second "ring. However, in all probability a sufficiently high temperature was achieved, as glass cullet in the furnace melted.
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