Andrei Asăndulesei
Biographic Data
| ID | 114554 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Andrei Asăndulesei |
| GIVEN NAMES | Andrei |
| FAMILY NAME | Asăndulesei |
| SIGNATURE | ASĂNDULESEI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8781-0468 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Small Sites, Whole Settlements
Small Cucuteni settlements are the majority of the recorded sites of the complex and a small minority of those investigated. This paper presents another magnetic plan of one of them, the upland settlement at Zmeu–Dealul Pandele (Lungani commune, Iaşi County), surveyed in May 2023 with a five-probe Sensys MXPDA fluxgate array over c. 2 ha, together with an analysis of its landform derived from airborne LiDAR. A minimum of some twenty burnt structu…
The Ursoaia Kiln (north-eastern Romania)
Excavated in 2025 at Ursoaia, north-eastern Romania, a Chalcolithic (fifth–fourth millennia BCE) bicameral kiln sets a new benchmark for prehistoric pyrotechnology. Its large working surface exceeds known Cucuteni–Trypillia and most Eurasian Chalcolithic examples, suggesting an intensification of ceramic production and an early shift towards craft specialisation in south-eastern Europe.
Large Rivers, Small Rivers
The spatial distribution of Chalcolithic settlements in the East Lower Danube Plain (SE Romania) shows markedly higher densities along small river valleys with low modern discharges, such as the Călmățui, Mostiștea, and Teleorman, which originate in the upper plains (150–300 m a.s.l.). In contrast, valleys of larger Carpathian-sourced rivers (e.g., Buzău, Ialomița, Argeș), host far fewer settlements. Our research explores whether these patterns r…
From Surface to Subsurface
While the site of Muntenii de Jos – La Biserică (Vaslui County) was first documented in 1910 based on surface finds, archaeological investigations were limited to a single field walk in 1976 that vaguely dated the settlement. In 2025, our team initiated a comprehensive non-invasive research project to map the planimetry, function, and chronology of this archaeological site. The investigation integrated guided drone flights for obtaining an orthom…
Integrating non-invasive research methods in the study of the Late Bronze Age ashmounds from NE Romania
The functionality of the Noua communities’ ashmounds; argumentation for the potential of using geophysical measurements in studying the Late Bronze Age settlements from NE Romania
Mapping Cucuteni Pottery Networks
Magnetometer survey to detect subsurface thermoremanent archaeological features, Detected features indicate ceramic production such as kilns and workshop areas, This identifies pottery production and distribution centres
Geophysical prospection for development-led archaeology. The section 3 of Sibiu-Pitești highway, Romania
Inclusion of non-intrusive techniques in development-led (preventive) archaeology; enhancing the precision and efficiency of archaeological excavation
Mounds of Fire! The Tumular Necropolis of Borșa-La Cișmele (Vlădeni, Iași County)
North-eastern Romania benefits of a high density of tumuli, belonging to various prehistoric or historic communities. Previous endeavors of our team have identified within this workspace, with the help of LiDAR data, aerial photographs and cartographical supports, a number of 1791 of such mounds, usually placed on hilltops, forming somewhat-linear arrangements, but also exceptional situations, such as the case of the tumular necropolis of Borșa- …
About old discoveries and new archaeological research in the Cucutenian settlement from Fedeleșeni-Dealul Cânepăriei, Strunga commune, Iași County, Romania
After older research (1928) and numerous recent incursions, the Fedeleșeni– Dealul Cânepăriei settlement continues to arouse the interest of specialists, especially due to the unprecedented discoveries made over time. It is precisely these recent pieces of information, the most interesting of which come from the excavation notebook of I. Nestor, unpublished until 2015, that have led to a new campaign of non-invasive investigations in this settlem…
Cercetări interdisciplinare în siturile arheologice din secolele IV-III a. Chr. din preajma localitătii Cogâlniceni (raionul Rezina, Republica Moldova)
În spațiul est-carpatic, în urma cercetărilor arheologice, au fost documentate numeroase situri arheologice atribuite comunităților getice din sec. IV-III a. Chr. De regulă, acestea erau concentrate în „aglomerări”, care constau din fortificații, așezări deschise și, mai rar, necropole. O asemenea „aglomerare” a fost cercetată recent în preajma satului Cogâlniceni, raionul Rezina, Republica Moldova. Aici, într-un cadru natural favorabil, au funcț…
A chalcolithic pottery kiln from the Cucuteni-Cetățuie settlement (Iași County, Romania)
As a result of the magnetic survey on an area of more than five hectares, located south-west of Cetățuie, we are currently aware of an extension of the Cucutenian habitation, consisting of numerous burned and unburned structures, pits and two defensive ditches in the form of circular arcs. The magnetic map allowed, beginning with the 2017 campaign, the placement of smaller (test trenches) or larger excavation units for the verification of various…
A bolt from the blue
The article presents the context and multiple investigations of an unexpected discovery, made during the 2020 excavations, from the Ruginoasa-Dealul Ruginii Chalcolithic site in north-eastern Romania. The site, known before our research (aerial photography, geomagnetic survey, test trenches) only for its visible traces of WW2, belongs to the Cucuteni culture, phase A, and consists of five rows of burned dwellings and several pits. The surprise, a…
Recent Geophysical Data on the Extensive Planimetric Diversity of the Cucuteni Archaeological Sites from Northeastern Romania
The origin of Cucuteni–Trypillia mega-sites.– Complex internal spatial organization of settlements
Așezarea precucuteniană de la Isaiia–Balta Popii (com. Răducăneni, jud. Iași, România) – cercetări arheologice interdisciplinare
Cele 15 campanii de săpături întreprinse în situl Isaiia-Balta Popii, în perioada 1996-2018, au avut ca rezultat dezvelirea aproape integrală a unei bogate așezări din eneoliticul timpuriu (cultura Precucuteni) și obținerea unor date de mare importanță pentru înțelegerea evoluției și cunoașterea vieții materiale și spirituale a acestei civilizații, mai ales în spațiul dintre râurile Prut și Siret. Locul, situat în apropiere de confluența Prutului…
Roman Army and Salt Exploitation in Dacia
The authors study the connections between salt resources, salt exploitation and Roman army in Dacia. Even though salt resources are attested almost across the entire province of Dacia (excepting perhaps the western part), the eastern part is the richest not only in salt deposits, but also salt springs. Salt was important not only for the troops (food — nutrition and preservation, hide and leather processing, horses’ and other animals’ alimentatio…
Cercetări interdisciplinare în tell-ul de la Vânătorii Mici Momâia (jud. Giurgiu, România)
We claim once again the fact that the sustainability of a scientific project refers also to the extent to which the Consortium - in our case formed by the National Museum of Romanian History, as coordinator and the
Roman Army and Salt Exploitation in Dacia
The authors study the connections between salt resources, salt exploitation and Roman army in Dacia. Even though salt resources are attested almost across the entire province of Dacia (excepting perhaps the western part), the eastern part is the richest not only in salt deposits, but also salt springs. Salt was important not only for the troops (food — nutrition and preservation, hide and leather processing, horses’ and other animals’ alimentatio…
Cercetări interdisciplinare în tell-ul de la Vânătorii Mici Momâia (jud. Giurgiu, România)
We claim once again the fact that the sustainability of a scientific project refers also to the extent to which the Consortium - in our case formed by the National Museum of Romanian History, as coordinator and the
Roman Army and Salt Exploitation in Dacia
The authors study the connections between salt resources, salt exploitation and Roman army in Dacia. Even though salt resources are attested almost across the entire province of Dacia (excepting perhaps the western part), the eastern part is the richest not only in salt deposits, but also salt springs. Salt was important not only for the troops (food — nutrition and preservation, hide and leather processing, horses’ and other animals’ alimentatio…
Așezarea precucuteniană de la Isaiia–Balta Popii (com. Răducăneni, jud. Iași, România) – cercetări arheologice interdisciplinare
Cele 15 campanii de săpături întreprinse în situl Isaiia-Balta Popii, în perioada 1996-2018, au avut ca rezultat dezvelirea aproape integrală a unei bogate așezări din eneoliticul timpuriu (cultura Precucuteni) și obținerea unor date de mare importanță pentru înțelegerea evoluției și cunoașterea vieții materiale și spirituale a acestei civilizații, mai ales în spațiul dintre râurile Prut și Siret. Locul, situat în apropiere de confluența Prutului…
Recent Geophysical Data on the Extensive Planimetric Diversity of the Cucuteni Archaeological Sites from Northeastern Romania
The origin of Cucuteni–Trypillia mega-sites.– Complex internal spatial organization of settlements
Cercetări interdisciplinare în siturile arheologice din secolele IV-III a. Chr. din preajma localitătii Cogâlniceni (raionul Rezina, Republica Moldova)
În spațiul est-carpatic, în urma cercetărilor arheologice, au fost documentate numeroase situri arheologice atribuite comunităților getice din sec. IV-III a. Chr. De regulă, acestea erau concentrate în „aglomerări”, care constau din fortificații, așezări deschise și, mai rar, necropole. O asemenea „aglomerare” a fost cercetată recent în preajma satului Cogâlniceni, raionul Rezina, Republica Moldova. Aici, într-un cadru natural favorabil, au funcț…
A chalcolithic pottery kiln from the Cucuteni-Cetățuie settlement (Iași County, Romania)
As a result of the magnetic survey on an area of more than five hectares, located south-west of Cetățuie, we are currently aware of an extension of the Cucutenian habitation, consisting of numerous burned and unburned structures, pits and two defensive ditches in the form of circular arcs. The magnetic map allowed, beginning with the 2017 campaign, the placement of smaller (test trenches) or larger excavation units for the verification of various…
A bolt from the blue
The article presents the context and multiple investigations of an unexpected discovery, made during the 2020 excavations, from the Ruginoasa-Dealul Ruginii Chalcolithic site in north-eastern Romania. The site, known before our research (aerial photography, geomagnetic survey, test trenches) only for its visible traces of WW2, belongs to the Cucuteni culture, phase A, and consists of five rows of burned dwellings and several pits. The surprise, a…
About old discoveries and new archaeological research in the Cucutenian settlement from Fedeleșeni-Dealul Cânepăriei, Strunga commune, Iași County, Romania
After older research (1928) and numerous recent incursions, the Fedeleșeni– Dealul Cânepăriei settlement continues to arouse the interest of specialists, especially due to the unprecedented discoveries made over time. It is precisely these recent pieces of information, the most interesting of which come from the excavation notebook of I. Nestor, unpublished until 2015, that have led to a new campaign of non-invasive investigations in this settlem…
Mounds of Fire! The Tumular Necropolis of Borșa-La Cișmele (Vlădeni, Iași County)
North-eastern Romania benefits of a high density of tumuli, belonging to various prehistoric or historic communities. Previous endeavors of our team have identified within this workspace, with the help of LiDAR data, aerial photographs and cartographical supports, a number of 1791 of such mounds, usually placed on hilltops, forming somewhat-linear arrangements, but also exceptional situations, such as the case of the tumular necropolis of Borșa- …
From Surface to Subsurface
While the site of Muntenii de Jos – La Biserică (Vaslui County) was first documented in 1910 based on surface finds, archaeological investigations were limited to a single field walk in 1976 that vaguely dated the settlement. In 2025, our team initiated a comprehensive non-invasive research project to map the planimetry, function, and chronology of this archaeological site. The investigation integrated guided drone flights for obtaining an orthom…
Integrating non-invasive research methods in the study of the Late Bronze Age ashmounds from NE Romania
The functionality of the Noua communities’ ashmounds; argumentation for the potential of using geophysical measurements in studying the Late Bronze Age settlements from NE Romania
Mapping Cucuteni Pottery Networks
Magnetometer survey to detect subsurface thermoremanent archaeological features, Detected features indicate ceramic production such as kilns and workshop areas, This identifies pottery production and distribution centres
Geophysical prospection for development-led archaeology. The section 3 of Sibiu-Pitești highway, Romania
Inclusion of non-intrusive techniques in development-led (preventive) archaeology; enhancing the precision and efficiency of archaeological excavation
Small Sites, Whole Settlements
Small Cucuteni settlements are the majority of the recorded sites of the complex and a small minority of those investigated. This paper presents another magnetic plan of one of them, the upland settlement at Zmeu–Dealul Pandele (Lungani commune, Iaşi County), surveyed in May 2023 with a five-probe Sensys MXPDA fluxgate array over c. 2 ha, together with an analysis of its landform derived from airborne LiDAR. A minimum of some twenty burnt structu…
The Ursoaia Kiln (north-eastern Romania)
Excavated in 2025 at Ursoaia, north-eastern Romania, a Chalcolithic (fifth–fourth millennia BCE) bicameral kiln sets a new benchmark for prehistoric pyrotechnology. Its large working surface exceeds known Cucuteni–Trypillia and most Eurasian Chalcolithic examples, suggesting an intensification of ceramic production and an early shift towards craft specialisation in south-eastern Europe.
Large Rivers, Small Rivers
The spatial distribution of Chalcolithic settlements in the East Lower Danube Plain (SE Romania) shows markedly higher densities along small river valleys with low modern discharges, such as the Călmățui, Mostiștea, and Teleorman, which originate in the upper plains (150–300 m a.s.l.). In contrast, valleys of larger Carpathian-sourced rivers (e.g., Buzău, Ialomița, Argeș), host far fewer settlements. Our research explores whether these patterns r…
Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies (9 works) · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History (8 works) · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies (8 works) · Geography (6 works) · Ancient history (5 works) · Archaeological Research and Protection (5 works) · Archaeology (5 works) · History (5 works) · Marine and environmental studies (5 works) · Chalcolithic (4 works)