Ancient Technology

Ancient & Traditional Technology

Ancient & Traditional Technology (A&TT) is the research & execution of ancient, historic or traditional techniques which we are aware of from archaeology. It is the presentation of past crafts & techniques purely as behavior, and does not require costumed interpretation or an experimental goal. A&TTs should preserve their originating context of time & space. A&TT is replication or reconstruction with the intention of a tangible product. Practice and skill development in the technology are of great value and should always precede controlled experimentation. Many public demonstrations such as bronze casting, iron smelting or stone and bone processing are Ancient & Traditional Technology.

Archaeoforum

Back in 2005, several friends in Germany decided to start a forum about pre- and protohistory, archaeology and reconstruction. Early 2018, EXARC received the request to take the Archaeoforum under its umbrella.

Are you interested in archaeology, experimental archaeology, living History and reconstruction? Do you speak German? Join us at https://archaeoforum.de

Interesse an Archäologie, experimentellen Archäologie, living History und Rekonstruktion? Macht mit in unserem ArchäoForum: https://archaeoforum.de

Featured Films

This film is a product of the articulated project "Smiths in bronze age Europe", conducted by the Modena Museum in the frame of the EU Culture Programme OpenArch (2011-2015).

"Iberians: The Secret Of Iron" is a documentary about Iberian ironworking processes which took place at La Ciutadella Ibèrica de Calafell in the frame of the EU Culture Programme OpenArch (2011-2015).

Just how practical is it to Move a Warp-weighted Loom from between the Interior and Exterior of a Roundhouse?

Author(s)

Helen Poulter ^1,2 ✉

Publication Date

2021-02-25

EXARC Journal Issue 2021/1

An experimental programme at Butser Ancient Farm run between 2015 and 2017 was to investigate weaving within a roundhouse on a warp-weighted loom. Part of these investigations was an examination into the feasibility of moving the loom in and out of the house, to take advantage of the longer daylight available in summer...

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Weaving Production in Butser Ancient Farm Roundhouses in the South of England

Author(s)

Helen Poulter ^1,2 ✉

Publication Date

2021-02-25

EXARC Journal Issue 2021/1

From 2015 to 2017 a series of weaving experiments using warp-weighted looms were conducted in the roundhouses at Butser Ancient Farm. The aim was to focus on the working environment within the roundhouse and to assess any potential issues that may occur whilst weaving, including benefits. The results of the research would also assist in evaluating any seasonal patterns which cause productivity to...

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Traces of Manufacture, Use, Repair and Modification Observed on Ethnographic Throwing Sticks and Boomerangs

Author(s)

Luc Bordes ¹ ✉

Publication Date

2021-02-25

EXARC Journal Issue 2021/1

Throwing Sticks

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Archaeoforum

Are you interested in archaeology, experimental archaeology, living History and reconstruction? Do you speak German? Join us at https://archaeoforum.de

Interesse an Archäologie, experimentellen Archäologie, living History und Rekonstruktion? Macht mit in unserem ArchäoForum: https://archaeoforum.de

Featured Films

This film is a product of the articulated project "Smiths in bronze age Europe", conducted by the Modena Museum in the frame of the EU Culture Programme OpenArch (2011-2015).

Ancient & Traditional Technology

Featured Ancient Technology Events

Featured in the EXARC Journal

Ancient Technology

Just how practical is it to Move a Warp-weighted Loom from between the Interior and Exterior of a Roundhouse?

Weaving Production in Butser Ancient Farm Roundhouses in the South of England

Traces of Manufacture, Use, Repair and Modification Observed on Ethnographic Throwing Sticks and Boomerangs

Throwing Sticks

Featured EXARC Individual Members skilled in Ancient Technology

EXARC

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Ancient & Traditional Technology

Featured Ancient Technology Events

Featured in the EXARC Journal

Ancient Technology

Just how practical is it to Move a Warp-weighted Loom from between the Interior and Exterior of a Roundhouse?

Weaving Production in Butser Ancient Farm Roundhouses in the South of England

Traces of Manufacture, Use, Repair and Modification Observed on Ethnographic Throwing Sticks and Boomerangs

Throwing Sticks

Featured EXARC Individual Members skilled in Ancient Technology

EXARC

Social Media

Creative Commons Licence

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