Models and Modelling in Archaeology

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

Being a discipline in-between natural science and humanities, archaeology has conflicting attitudes towards models. On the one hand the term model is currently very fashionable, while on the other hand there is a certain ignorance and even rejection of models in archaeology. This is caused by limited knowledge on models, the polarization of assumed paradigms, and different developments in different sub-communities in archaeology. Models in archaeology range from conceptual social models over typo-chronological models, regression models, network models and 3d models to simulations. One single definition of models seemingly does not work in archaeology, whereas a structured set of different terms based on an overarching definition of models would make sense. Since most models in archaeology are derived from other disciplines, the field would benefit from a trans-disciplinary modelling framework to enable efficient knowledge transfer. In order to establish a fruitful application of diverse modelling frameworks in archaeology, the establishment of disciplinary modelling communities together with a trans-disciplinary modelling community, as well as a proper education in modelling concepts and techniques, is required.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Modelle und Modellierung in der Archäologie
• ISSN: 0963-6784
• Extent: Seite(n): 101-112
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Historical Social Research, Supplement(31)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Geschichte ; allgemeine Geschichte ; Modell ; Archäologie ; Simulation ; Paradigma ; Definition ; Modellentwicklung

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Nakoinz, Oliver
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Deutschland
• (when): 2018

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12759/hsr.suppl.31.2018.101-112
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:26 PM CEST