The Roman way: Investigating the cremation conditions during
the Roman period in Belgium using a multi-proxy and
multi-sampling approach

J 2025

The Roman way: Investigating the cremation conditions during the Roman period in Belgium using a multi-proxy and multi-sampling approach

STAMATAKI, Elisavet; Kévin Alexis André SALESSE; Giacomo CAPUZZO; Ioannis KONTOPOULOS; Marta HLAD et. al.

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Originální název

The Roman way: Investigating the cremation conditions during the Roman period in Belgium using a multi-proxy and multi-sampling approach

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Journal of Archaeological Science : Reports, Elsevier, 2025, 2352-409X

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Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

60102 Archaeology

Stát vydavatele

Nizozemské království

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 1.400 v roce 2024

Organizační jednotka

Přírodovědecká fakulta

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105156

UT WoS

001477612900001

EID Scopus

2-s2.0-105002904392

Klíčová slova anglicky

Gallo-Roman cremations; Cremated bones; Burning conditions; FTIR-ATR; Carbon & Oxygen isotope analysis

Štítky

14314070, rivok

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 24. 9. 2025 17:55, Mgr. Marie Novosadová Šípková, DiS.

Anotace

V originále

This study assesses cremation conditions in the Roman period using a multi-proxy analysis (FTIR-ATR and carbon and oxygen isotope analysis) on 332 burned bones from five Belgian Gallo-Roman cemeteries. The results suggest similar pyre structure, size, temperature, and body positioning across Gallo-Roman cremations. However, high variability in δ13C and δ18O values indicates differences in fuel selection and environmental factors. The wide δ13C range likely reflects the use of multiple wood types (e.g., Quercus sp./oak, F. sylvatica/beech) and different tree parts (e.g., trunk, branch, stump) in pyre construction. In contrast, δ18O variation may relate to quenching methods and/or seasonal and weather conditions during combustion. Differences were also observed in cremation conditions between the Metal Ages and the Gallo-Roman cremations from Belgium, with Roman cremations presenting better oxygen availability during combustion. Finally, the Gallo-Roman cemetery of Fouches is particularly interesting, as it dates to the Early Roman period and presents similarities in ventilation conditions with the cemeteries from the Metal Ages instead of the other Gallo-Roman cemeteries. The evidence from Fouches suggests a gradual transition from the Metal Ages to Roman cremation practices. The dating of Fouches to the Early Roman period could potentially explain that Roman cremation expertise was not immediately widespread but rather transferred gradually to the edges of the Roman Empire.

Citovat

STAMATAKI, Elisavet; Kévin Alexis André SALESSE; Giacomo CAPUZZO; Ioannis KONTOPOULOS; Marta HLAD; Sarah DALLE; Charlotte SABAUX; Barbara VESELKA; Rica ANNAERT; Mathieu BOUDIN; Philippe CLAEYS; Amanda SENGELOV; Martine VERCAUTEREN; Eugene WARMENBOL; Britt CLAES; Guy DESTEXHE; Laureline CATTELAIN; Sonja WILLEMS; De Mulder GUY a Christophe SNOECK. The Roman way: Investigating the cremation conditions during the Roman period in Belgium using a multi-proxy and multi-sampling approach. Journal of Archaeological Science : Reports. Elsevier, 2025, roč. 64, June, s. 105156-105171. ISSN 2352-409X. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105156.

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STAMATAKI, Elisavet; Kévin Alexis André SALESSE; Giacomo CAPUZZO; Ioannis KONTOPOULOS; Marta HLAD; Sarah DALLE; Charlotte SABAUX; Barbara VESELKA; Rica ANNAERT; Mathieu BOUDIN; Philippe CLAEYS; Amanda SENGELOV; Martine VERCAUTEREN; Eugene WARMENBOL; Britt CLAES; Guy DESTEXHE; Laureline CATTELAIN; Sonja WILLEMS; De Mulder GUY a Christophe SNOECK. The Roman way: Investigating the cremation conditions during the Roman period in Belgium using a multi-proxy and multi-sampling approach. \textit{Journal of Archaeological Science : Reports}. Elsevier, 2025, roč.~64, June, s.~105156-105171. ISSN~2352-409X. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105156.

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