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World Archaeol 23 (2)
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World Archaeol 23 (2)
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World Archaeology
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Volume:
23 (2)
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Journal
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Year of Publication:
1991
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Date Of Issue From: 1991
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BIAB (The British Archaeological Bibliography (BAB))
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20 Jan 2002
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Ritual, time and history
Richard Bradley
209 - 219
It is often claimed that studies of social evolution are impeded by the limits of resolution imposed by the prehistoric time scale. This paper distinguishes between the mundane time and ritual time, contending that public ritual often develops at a different pace from everyday existence. This makes it more amenable to study by archaeological methods. Whilst ritual systems may be rooted in the past, however, their operation often sheds light on changing social and political circumstances. The argument is illustrated by the development of Stonehenge.
Marking in marker dates: towards an archaeology with historical precision
Mike G L Baillie
233 - 243
This paper examines certain dates, derived ultimately from tree-ring studies, which seem likely to occur and recur in the archaeological record. These `marker dates' should be noted carefully by archaeologists, since their existence may well be reflected in archaeological evidence. Some of these dates can be linked with volcanic eruptions, their dust veils, and evidence from other studies, such as ice cores. The paper provides documentation for marker dates at AD 536, 44 BC and 208 BC. Two possible earlier examples are considered at 1159-1141 BC and 1628-1624 BC. They may perhaps be linked with archaeological events in the Mediterranean and China but because of the poor chronological controls it is at present impossible to prove the case. Tree-ring evidence from Lough Neagh in Ireland is also considered.