Reconstructing an ancient mining landscape
A multidisciplinary approach to copper mining at Skouriotissa, Cyprus
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4893155 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vasiliki Kassianidou (0000-0003-1662-5622, University of Cyprus, corresponding author), Athos Agapiou (0000-0001-9106-6766), Άθως Αγαπίου (Cyprus University of Technology), W Manning (0000-0002-6917-0927, Cyprus Institute), Sturt W Manning |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 95 |
| Issue | 382 |
| Pages | 986-1004 |
| Publication date | 2021-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Antiquity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-598X • E-ISSN: 1745-1744 |
| Publisher | Antiquity Publications (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.15184/aqy.2021.33 |
| OpenAlex | W3151432412 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 10 |
Extensively worked in antiquity, Skouriotissa remains the only active copper mine on the island of Cyprus. The modern, open-cast operation, however, has almost completely obliterated the earlier mining landscape. Here the authors report the results of investigations, including dating, of the ancient topography of the mine. They incorporate spatial data derived from archival sources, recent fieldwork and absolute dating into a geographical information system to reconstruct the ancient mining landscape around Skouriotissa. Their approach holds promise for understanding other mining regions in Cyprus and beyond, by providing an example of how diverse source material can be used to reconstruct landscapes now destroyed or buried by open-cast mining operations
Archaeology · Copper · Copper mine · Copper mining · Geography · Mining engineering · Multidisciplinary approach · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Geology · History · Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |