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- Research DataMaziar-Migration-Database-20242025-10-21This study delves into the question of whether archaeologists exhibit a particular fascination with crises and how this fascination relates to their study of climate change and migration. Archaeological research has increasingly examined the role of climate change in the collapse of past societies, representing a captivating area of scholarly inquiry. In the same vein, the concept of migration has often been framed as a crisis or a crisis-induced event triggered by factors such as climate change, resource depletion, or population pressure. However, a deeper examination, incorporating insights from humanist and motivational psychology, underscored by ‘expectancy theory’, unveils a nuanced facet of human decision-making. This approach suggests that individuals often make choices based on their perceptions of value and anticipated outcomes, which may not always align with strictly rational evidence or organised rules, leading to impulsive or seemingly random decisions. In the context of climate migration, this means that individuals’ decisions to migrate may be influenced by a complex interplay of factors beyond the crisis narrative. By examining various case studies, this research challenges the prevailing narrative that frames migration primarily as a crisis event. In addition, this representation highlights the critical concept of positionality in archaeology, emphasising the need for researchers to reflect on their own biases and perspectives when interpreting archaeological data and drawing conclusions about past societies. This exploration encourages a more comprehensive and thoughtful approach to archaeological research that recognises the multidimensional nature of human behaviour and the role of archaeologists in shaping our understanding of the past.
15 1 - Research DataAl-Mudhaybi Regional Survey: Field photos of the structures2023-09Edelmann, Pascal (DataCollector)Hofmann, Andreas (DataCollector)Hochrieser, Stefanie (DataCollector)Möbius, Merle (DataCollector)Maiorano, Maria Pia (DataCollector)Biezeveld, Irini (DataCollector)Billor, Beriwan (DataCollector)Grün, Fabian (DataCollector)Kluge, Jonas (DataCollector)Koch, Katharina (DataCollector)Mez, Nathalie (DataCollector)Schneider, Tamara (DataCollector)Zöchling, Antje (DataCollector)Juhas, Marcel (DataCollector)Özcelik, Taylan (DataCollector)Puerta-Schardt, Juan-Marco (DataCollector)Schweizer, Moyra (DataCollector)Schmidt, Conrad (DataCollector)Göbel, Jonas (DataCollector)Budzyn, Adrian (DataCollector)Werner, Jannis (DataCollector)Öztürk, Mahsa (DataCollector)Greven, Sofia (DataCollector)The Al-Mudhaybi Regional Survey was initiated to gain insights into settlement patterns, their development, and the causes of significant social changes in Central Oman, particularly during the 3rd millennium BCE. This was achieved through a combination of survey methods (remote sensing based on satellite imagery with ground-truthing and intensive systematic surveys in north-south transects) as well as small-scale excavations. The results challenged the previous notion of traditional settlement hierarchies and a predominantly sedentary, agriculture-based society in Central Oman, especially during the Early Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar period). In-stead, a complex network of temporary sites emerged, utilized at various times and for different activities. Another significant finding is that the interior of Oman was more heavily frequented during the Neolithic period than previously believed. Additionally, contrary to prior assumptions, the Middle Bronze Age (Wadi Suq period) does not represent a period of decline and shares similarities in its development with the northern regions of the Omani Peninsula. These findings can contribute to raising awareness of the diversity of human lifestyles overall, particularly highlighting the cultural achievements of mobile communities.
137 72 - Research DataMDH_Structures2023-09Edelmann, Pascal (DataCollector)Hofmann, Andreas (DataCollector)Hochrieser, Stefanie (DataCollector)Möbius, Merle (DataCollector)Maiorano, Maria Pia (DataCollector)Biezeveld, Irini (DataCollector)Billor, Beriwan (DataCollector)Grün, Fabian (DataCollector)Kluge, Jonas (DataCollector)Koch, Katharina (DataCollector)Mez, Natalie (DataCollector)Schneider, Tamara (DataCollector)Zöchling, Antje (DataCollector)Juhas, Marcel (DataCollector)Özcelik, Taylan (DataCollector)Puerta-Schardt, Juan-Marco (DataCollector)Schweizer, Moyra (DataCollector)Schmidt, Conrad (DataCollector)Göbel, Jonas (DataCollector)Budzyn, Adrian (DataCollector)Werner, Jannis (DataCollector)Öztürk, Mahsa (DataCollector)Greven, Sofia (DataCollector)The Al-Mudhaybi Regional Survey was initiated to gain insights into settlement patterns, their development, and the causes of significant social changes in Central Oman, particularly during the 3rd millennium BCE. This was achieved through a combination of survey methods (remote sensing based on satellite imagery with ground-truthing and intensive systematic surveys in north-south transects) as well as small-scale excavations. The results challenged the previous notion of traditional settlement hierarchies and a predominantly sedentary, agriculture-based society in Central Oman, especially during the Early Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar period). In-stead, a complex network of temporary sites emerged, utilized at various times and for different activities. Another significant finding is that the interior of Oman was more heavily frequented during the Neolithic period than previously believed. Additionally, contrary to prior assumptions, the Middle Bronze Age (Wadi Suq period) does not represent a period of decline and shares similarities in its development with the northern regions of the Omani Peninsula. These findings can contribute to raising awareness of the diversity of human lifestyles overall, particularly highlighting the cultural achievements of mobile communities.
46 4 - Research DataMDH_SmallFindPhotos2023-09Edelmann, Pascal (DataCollector)Hofmann, Andreas (DataCollector)Hochrieser, Stefanie (DataCollector)Möbius, Merle (DataCollector)Biezeveld, Irini (DataCollector)Grün, Fabian (DataCollector)Kluge, Jonas (DataCollector)Koch, Katharina (DataCollector)Mez, Nathalie (DataCollector)Maiorano, Maria Pia (DataCollector)Schneider, Tamara (DataCollector)Zöchling, Antje (DataCollector)Juhas, Marcel (DataCollector)Özcelik, Taylan (DataCollector)Puerta Schardt, Juan-Marco (DataCollector)Schweizer, Moyra (DataCollector)Göbel, Jonas (DataCollector)Budzyn, Adrian (DataCollector)Werner, Jannis (DataCollector)Öztürk, Mahsa (DataCollector)Greven, Sofia (DataCollector)Schmidt, Conrad (DataCollector)The Al-Mudhaybi Regional Survey was initiated to gain insights into settlement patterns, their development, and the causes of significant social changes in Central Oman, particularly during the 3rd millennium BCE. This was achieved through a combination of survey methods (remote sensing based on satellite imagery with ground-truthing and intensive systematic surveys in north-south transects) as well as small-scale excavations. The results challenged the previous notion of traditional settlement hierarchies and a predominantly sedentary, agriculture-based society in Central Oman, especially during the Early Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar period). In-stead, a complex network of temporary sites emerged, utilized at various times and for different activities. Another significant finding is that the interior of Oman was more heavily frequented during the Neolithic period than previously believed. Additionally, contrary to prior assumptions, the Middle Bronze Age (Wadi Suq period) does not represent a period of decline and shares similarities in its development with the northern regions of the Omani Peninsula. These findings can contribute to raising awareness of the diversity of human lifestyles overall, particularly highlighting the cultural achievements of mobile communities.
44 6 - Research DataMDH_SmallFinds2023-10Kluge, Jonas (DataCollector)Edelmann, Pascal (DataCollector)Hofmann, Andreas (DataCollector)Hochrieser, Stefanie (DataCollector)Möbius, Merle (DataCollector)Maiorano, Maria Pia (DataCollector)Biezeveld, Irini (DataCollector)Billor, Beriwan (DataCollector)Grün, Fabian (DataCollector)Mez, Natalie (DataCollector)Schweizer, Moyra (DataCollector)Schmidt, Conrad (DataCollector)Budzyn, Adrian (DataCollector)Werner, Jannis (DataCollector)Göbel, Jonas (DataCollector)Öztürk, Mahsa (DataCollector)Greven, Sofia (DataCollector)The Al-Mudhaybi Regional Survey was initiated to gain insights into settlement patterns, their development, and the causes of significant social changes in Central Oman, particularly during the 3rd millennium BCE. This was achieved through a combination of survey methods (remote sensing based on satellite imagery with ground-truthing and intensive systematic surveys in north-south transects) as well as small-scale excavations. The results challenged the previous notion of traditional settlement hierarchies and a predominantly sedentary, agriculture-based society in Central Oman, especially during the Early Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar period). In-stead, a complex network of temporary sites emerged, utilized at various times and for different activities. Another significant finding is that the interior of Oman was more heavily frequented during the Neolithic period than previously believed. Additionally, contrary to prior assumptions, the Middle Bronze Age (Wadi Suq period) does not represent a period of decline and shares similarities in its development with the northern regions of the Omani Peninsula. These findings can contribute to raising awareness of the diversity of human lifestyles overall, particularly highlighting the cultural achievements of mobile communities.
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