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A Framework for Reconstructing Archaeological Networks Using Exponential Random Graph Models

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ID12426666
AuthorsAmati (0000-0003-1190-1237, ETH Zurich, corresponding author), Angus Mol (0000-0001-5448-3712, Leiden University), Termeh Shafie (0000-0002-8419-8477, University of Manchester), C L Hofman (0000-0003-4447-5019, Leiden University), Corinne Hofman, Ulrik Brandes (0000-0002-1520-0430, ETH Zurich)
Year2019
Volume27
Issue2
Pages192-219
Publication date2019-08-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Archaeological Method and Theory (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1072-5369 • E-ISSN: 1573-7764
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1007/s10816-019-09423-z
PMID32508485
OpenAlexW2965612410
LanguageEN
Citations received10
References cited55

Reconstructing ties between archaeological contexts may contribute to explain and describe a variety of past social phenomena. Several models have been formulated to infer the structure of such archaeological networks. The applicability of these models in diverse archaeological contexts is limited by the restricted set of assumptions that fully determine the mathematical formulation of the models and are often articulated on a dyadic basis. Here, we present a general framework in which we combine exponential random graph models with archaeological substantiations of mechanisms that may be responsible for network formation. This framework may be applied to infer the structure of ancient networks in a large variety of archaeological settings. We use data collected over a set of sites in the Caribbean during the period AD 100-400 to illustrate the steps to obtain a network reconstruction

Archaeological evidence · Archaeology · Exponential random graph models · Graph · Random graph · Set (abstract data type · Variety (cybernetics · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Complex Network Analysis Techniques · Computer Science · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · History · Artificial Intelligence · Theoretical Computer Science

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Unique citing works10
Citations per year2
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
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