The Port Adelaide Historical Archaeology (PAHA) project. The aim of this project is to investigate the concept of neighbourhood archaeology in relation to the working class of Port Adelaide. There has been limited previous research on the residents of Port Adelaide and what has been done has mainly been from a town planning and sociological perspective. The traditional history of Port Adelaide has marginalised the role of the residents in the development of Port Adelaide. Archaeological excavati ....The Port Adelaide Historical Archaeology (PAHA) project. The aim of this project is to investigate the concept of neighbourhood archaeology in relation to the working class of Port Adelaide. There has been limited previous research on the residents of Port Adelaide and what has been done has mainly been from a town planning and sociological perspective. The traditional history of Port Adelaide has marginalised the role of the residents in the development of Port Adelaide. Archaeological excavation, therefore, along with extant collections, can provide information not available from other sources. Comparison with previous work undertaken outside Port Adelaide will also provide useful insights into life in early Port Adelaide.Read moreRead less
Cultural change in its environmental context: exploring, interpreting, and managing archaeologically rich, large-scale cultural landscapes in the Mediterranean Basin. (1) Production of a Holocene climate history and evaluation of long-term human response to environmental change in Mediterranean to continental climate zones. (2) Development of relationships with international researchers, including leading scholars from Italy, Bulgaria, the United States, and the Netherlands. (3) Extension of Aus ....Cultural change in its environmental context: exploring, interpreting, and managing archaeologically rich, large-scale cultural landscapes in the Mediterranean Basin. (1) Production of a Holocene climate history and evaluation of long-term human response to environmental change in Mediterranean to continental climate zones. (2) Development of relationships with international researchers, including leading scholars from Italy, Bulgaria, the United States, and the Netherlands. (3) Extension of Australia's leadership in Mediterranean archaeology to the Balkans through building institutional relationships and initiating a presence in Bulgaria (arguably the most promising country in its region for archaeological research). (4) Development of innovative remote sensing methods for archaeological reconnaissance with wide applicability, including in Australian contexts and by other Australian research projects.Read moreRead less
Producers and Collectors: Uncovering the Role of Indigenous Agency in the Formation of Museum Collections. The research will make a significant contribution to Australian and world scholarship, show the innovation and leadership of Australian scholars in the study of museum collections, and promote goodwill and better diplomacy with Australia's nearest neighbours in PNG. Through examining the history of social relations between Papua New Guineans and 'outsiders' in a region that has long been t ....Producers and Collectors: Uncovering the Role of Indigenous Agency in the Formation of Museum Collections. The research will make a significant contribution to Australian and world scholarship, show the innovation and leadership of Australian scholars in the study of museum collections, and promote goodwill and better diplomacy with Australia's nearest neighbours in PNG. Through examining the history of social relations between Papua New Guineans and 'outsiders' in a region that has long been the focus of Australian interests, the project will contribute to the National Priority' Understanding our region and the world'. By unlocking information about the origin and history of ethnographic collections from Australia's oldest museum, their cultural significance will be shared more widely.
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A study of a newly discovered corpus of early Central Asian wall paintings. We will examine the development of mural art in Central Asia through study of a remarkable corpus of newly discovered wall-paintings from a massive two thousand year old temple/palace. This extensive collection of images is the largest and best preserved early cycle of art yet discovered in Central Asia. Detailed iconographic study of the paintings will provide an extensive new database for scholars working on the histor ....A study of a newly discovered corpus of early Central Asian wall paintings. We will examine the development of mural art in Central Asia through study of a remarkable corpus of newly discovered wall-paintings from a massive two thousand year old temple/palace. This extensive collection of images is the largest and best preserved early cycle of art yet discovered in Central Asia. Detailed iconographic study of the paintings will provide an extensive new database for scholars working on the history and culture of the ancient world. A broader study of Central Asian wall painting based on our work will benefit all those interested in the Classical world and its Asian and Iranian counterparts.Read moreRead less
Mapping the past using advanced technologies: Satellite applications for uncovering archaeological remains at Angkor. The University of Venice is a leader in remote sensing in archaeology, particularly the use of multispectral image analysis, while Australian researchers are at the forefront of research in Cambodia in a number of fields. Australia will benefit in particular from the transfer of expertise in remote sensing archaeology from Europe, where the use of these methods in archaeology is ....Mapping the past using advanced technologies: Satellite applications for uncovering archaeological remains at Angkor. The University of Venice is a leader in remote sensing in archaeology, particularly the use of multispectral image analysis, while Australian researchers are at the forefront of research in Cambodia in a number of fields. Australia will benefit in particular from the transfer of expertise in remote sensing archaeology from Europe, where the use of these methods in archaeology is very well-established. This project will provide an excellent opportunity for the transfer of knowledge and expertise between the two groups; provide a framework for enduring cooperation; and enhance Australia's reputation as a leader in innovative applications of technology in the humanities and social sciences.Read moreRead less