Projects / Programmes
January 1, 2018
- December 31, 2027
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 6.02.00 |
Humanities |
Archaeology |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| H340 |
Humanities |
Archaeology |
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 6.01 |
Humanities |
History and Archaeology |
archaeology, interdisciplinary research, landscape, artifact assemblages, archaeological periods, Slovenia, archaeological methodology, archaeological theory
Data for the last 5 years (citations for the last 10 years) on
June 25, 2024;
A3 for period
2018-2022
| Database |
Linked records |
Citations |
Pure citations |
Average pure citations |
| WoS |
100 |
1,007 |
935 |
9.35 |
| Scopus |
124 |
1,390 |
1,275 |
10.28 |
Researchers (18)
Organisations (1)
Abstract
Research program “Archaeology” addresses the challenges posed by a new paradigm shift in archaeology. This transition is characterized by the turn to the data, based on the results of scientific methods and new insights resulting from the analysis of large data corpora. These changes offer new interpretative potentials and open up a number of new research questions, and requires new reflection on the key concepts, a methodology of archaeological work and interpretative range of discipline.
The main objective of the program is fundamental research of key problems of archaeological periods of present-day Slovenia and the wider region. Research is based on the explicit interdisciplinarity and the integration of scientific methods in the process of archaeological work. The program is particularly concerned with the conceptual development of discipline and development of new interpretive concepts, which open up new avenues of research within the program and extend the interpretative range of methods. The common thread is a concern for the methodological development of archaeological research and integration of methods in the archaeological process.
Research on fundamental problems of archaeological periods of Slovenia and interdisciplinary study of landscapes and artifact assemblages allow debate on the issues of the long-term relationship between humans and the environment, cultural, cognitive, social, economic, technological, settlement and other dynamics of identities, etc. chronology. Our active involvement in international research networks, projects and discussions allow us to participate actively in the exchange of ideas and reflection on the range and the impact of modern archaeology.
Significance for science
The program group "Archaeology" addresses the fundamental problems of archaeological periods in the area of present-day Slovenia in the wider geographical, political, historical and environmental context. The research program is designed to be explicitly interdisciplinary and builds an ongoing relationship between the humanities and natural sciences. The program recognizes the interpretive challenges posed by a paradigm shift in the discipline and new interpretive possibilities offered by the scientific analyses. The program seeks to overcome the passive role of archaeology as a mere user of the scientific results and wants to actively participate in setting the conceptual framework of the discipline and the incorporation of the results into models and interpretations. The program aspires to develop and articulate new interpretative concepts and models and reflect on the interpretative range of the discipline.
Significance for the country
The main contribution of the program group "Archaeology" is in the field of cultural heritage protection. Methodological development and conceptual reflection allow more effective archaeological research and conceptual and institutional development of archaeological heritage protection. Comprehensive understanding of the spatial aspect of archaeological record facilitates the management of archaeological heritage and decision making in spatial planning that allow the integration of acquired knowledge into balanced spatial planning and sustainable development in Slovenia. Research program significantly contributes to the formation of the identity of Slovenia. Research on key issues of Slovenian archaeology exposes new aspects of the past and especially questions the ideas of identity in the past. The research program is integrated into the curriculum at the Department of Archeology, faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana.
Most important scientific results
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Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
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