Aurea Izquierdo Zamora
University of Chester, History and Archaeology, Graduate Student
- Death and Burial (Archaeology), Archaeology of death and burial, Burial mounds (Archaeology), Forensic Archaeology, Mass Graves, Cremations, and 27 moreInhumations En Silo, Interested in cremation and inhumation of funerary rituals of the past., Studying funerary rituals about inhumation and cremation., Inhumation Pathologies, Deviant burial (Archaeology), Infant burial (Archaeology), Prehistoric Burials, Cemeteries, Monuments, Qatar Archaeology, History Of Qatar, Arabian/Persian Gulf Archaeology, Gulf Archaeology, Cyprus Archaeology, Pre Islamic Period, Archaeology of Old Age, Intangible Cultural Heritage (Culture), Intangible cultural heritage, Intangible Heritage, Archaeology of the body, Women in Pre-Islamic Societies, Archaeology of the Contemporary Past, Archaeology of Fire, Archaeology of water, Anthropology of Death, Death Studies, Archaeology of food, Mortuary archaeology, and Early Medieval Wales (Archaeology)edit
In terms of Archaeology of burial in Qatar, several systematic surveys and excavation expeditions were the pioneers since the 1950's decade. These expeditions, high-quality research based and led by foreign universities, focused in the... more
In terms of Archaeology of burial in Qatar, several systematic surveys and excavation expeditions were the pioneers since the 1950's decade. These expeditions, high-quality research based and led by foreign universities, focused in the excavation of tumuli within the Arab Gulf and Qatar. Simultaneously, Qatari institutions and population have been increasingly getting involved in the investigation, conservation and dissemination of their heritage. Art, History and Archaeology studies have gained a superlative impulse thanks to H.E. Sheikh Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Qatar Museums Authority. Within this frame is working the Qatar National Historic Environment Record (QNHER) Project, which among other research foci, is undertaken specific works in survey, excavation and understanding of burial and afterlife practices in pre-Islamic Qatar (QNHER 2014, online).
All of these efforts are leading together towards a better understanding of the Qatari past, and to its inclusion within the Life and Death Map of Ancient Arabia.
All of these efforts are leading together towards a better understanding of the Qatari past, and to its inclusion within the Life and Death Map of Ancient Arabia.
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While research since the 1950’s has greatly contributed to the understanding of pre-Islamic burial practices in Qatar, there are several periods for which the absence of comprehensive absolute chronologies remains an obstacle. More... more
While research since the 1950’s has greatly contributed to the understanding of pre-Islamic burial practices in Qatar, there are several periods for which the absence of comprehensive absolute chronologies remains an obstacle. More recently the presence of Ubaid pottery within several burials and the discovery of two new burial types led us to reassess our understanding of the archaeology of death and burial in Qatar.
New research conducted by the QNHER Project during the season 2013-2014 has revealed an important 4th millennium BC burial, the first confirmed in Qatar through absolute dating. The excavation of this 4th millennium BC burial provides the foundation for a robust framework of research within the wider area. This paper will detail the results of the excavation of burial cairns in the Wadi al-Jalta (north-eastern Qatar), and the excavation of tombs in Al Ghafat (central Qatar). Excavations at both sites revealed complex and extensive chronologies which have provided a range of important proximal data. Given the absence of settlement sites, the systematic excavation and recording of burials is fundamental to our comprehension of pre-Islamic social groups, providing valuable insights into not only their perception of the afterlife but also of the social organisation and general cosmology of early inhabitants. Prehistoric archaeology represents a key period in the development, migration and establishment of early societies within the Arabian Peninsula. These sites not only contribute to national historical narratives but are essential in terms of understanding the development and dispersal of early human societies within an international context.
New research conducted by the QNHER Project during the season 2013-2014 has revealed an important 4th millennium BC burial, the first confirmed in Qatar through absolute dating. The excavation of this 4th millennium BC burial provides the foundation for a robust framework of research within the wider area. This paper will detail the results of the excavation of burial cairns in the Wadi al-Jalta (north-eastern Qatar), and the excavation of tombs in Al Ghafat (central Qatar). Excavations at both sites revealed complex and extensive chronologies which have provided a range of important proximal data. Given the absence of settlement sites, the systematic excavation and recording of burials is fundamental to our comprehension of pre-Islamic social groups, providing valuable insights into not only their perception of the afterlife but also of the social organisation and general cosmology of early inhabitants. Prehistoric archaeology represents a key period in the development, migration and establishment of early societies within the Arabian Peninsula. These sites not only contribute to national historical narratives but are essential in terms of understanding the development and dispersal of early human societies within an international context.
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The author of this article provides an overview of one aspect of the personality of Philip the Second that is not usually collected in the studies of his character: his liking for the esoteric and the occult and his belief in some magical... more
The author of this article provides an overview of one aspect of the personality of Philip the Second that is not usually collected in the studies of his character: his liking for the esoteric and the occult and his belief in some magical arts like alchemy
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La autora del presente trabajo ofrece una visión de uno de los aspectos de la personalidad de Felipe II que no suele recogerse en los estudios relativos a su carácter: su gusto por lo esotérico o el ocultismo y su creencia en algunas artes mágicas como la alquimia.
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La autora del presente trabajo ofrece una visión de uno de los aspectos de la personalidad de Felipe II que no suele recogerse en los estudios relativos a su carácter: su gusto por lo esotérico o el ocultismo y su creencia en algunas artes mágicas como la alquimia.
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In 2009, the archaeological and paleontological investigation associated with the new lift installation project in Opera Underground Station in Madrid, revealed remains of the ancient town structure of the lost Caños del Peral Square (... more
In 2009, the archaeological and paleontological investigation associated with the new lift installation project in Opera Underground Station in Madrid, revealed remains of the ancient town structure of the lost Caños del Peral Square ( XVI-XVII and XVIII centuries), currently known as Isabel II Square. The recovery of these remains, which are of immense historical heritage value since they are significant elements of Madrid’s past, has led to the creation of a museum space in the station itself. In the explanatory document a range of techniques have been used including graphic information, animation and 3D imagery of the elements recorded during the excavation.
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Los trabajos de seguimiento arqueológico y paleontológico, asociados al proyecto de implantación de nuevos ascensores en la estación de Metro de Ópera en Madrid, pusieron de manifiesto en el año 2009 la presencia de restos del antiguo entramado urbano de la desaparecida Plazuela de los Caños del Peral (siglos XVI-XVII y XVIII), actualmente Plaza de Isabel II. El alto valor histórico y patrimonial de los restos recuperados, que son elementos significativos del pasado de Madrid, ha supuesto la creación de un espacio musealizado en la misma estación. En el discurso expositivo realizado se han empleado diversas técnicas infográficas, animaciones y visualizaciones 3D de los elementos documentados durante las labores de excavación.
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Los trabajos de seguimiento arqueológico y paleontológico, asociados al proyecto de implantación de nuevos ascensores en la estación de Metro de Ópera en Madrid, pusieron de manifiesto en el año 2009 la presencia de restos del antiguo entramado urbano de la desaparecida Plazuela de los Caños del Peral (siglos XVI-XVII y XVIII), actualmente Plaza de Isabel II. El alto valor histórico y patrimonial de los restos recuperados, que son elementos significativos del pasado de Madrid, ha supuesto la creación de un espacio musealizado en la misma estación. En el discurso expositivo realizado se han empleado diversas técnicas infográficas, animaciones y visualizaciones 3D de los elementos documentados durante las labores de excavación.
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The follow-up archaeological and paleontological involved in the project to implement new elevators at the Opera Metro station in Madrid, revealed in 2009 the presence of traces of the old urban structure of the missing Square of Caños... more
The follow-up archaeological and paleontological involved in the project to implement new elevators at the Opera Metro station in Madrid, revealed in 2009 the presence of traces of the old urban structure of the missing Square of Caños del Peral currently Plaza de Isabel II. The high historical value and heritage of the remains recovered during the execution of the project,
had the effect that the authorities concerned, the Directorate General of Historical Heritage of the Community of Madrid, the Directorate General of Planning of the City of Madrid, in charge of the project urbanization of the place, and Metro de Madrid as a promoter of the project, determined the creation of a museum in the same metro station, in which primary conservation and enhancement of the most significant remains: the Fountain of Caños del Peral dated in the second half of the sixteenth century, Sewer Arenal that channels the waters of the eponymous creek from the sixteenth century, and the Aqueduct Water Travel Amaniel built in the early seventeenth century.
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Los trabajos de seguimiento arqueológico y paleontológico, asociados al proyecto de implantación de nuevos ascensores en la estación de Metro de Ópera en Madrid, pusieron de manifiesto en el año 2009 la presencia de restos del antiguo entramado urbano de la desaparecida Plazuela de los Caños del Peral, actualmente Plaza de Isabel II. El alto valor histórico y patrimonial de los restos recuperados durante la ejecución del proyecto,
tuvo como consecuencia que las administraciones implicadas, la Dirección General de Patrimonio Histórico de la Comunidad de Madrid, la Dirección General de Planificación del Ayuntamiento de Madrid, encargada del proyecto de urbanización de la plaza, y Metro de Madrid como promotora del proyecto, determinaran la creación de un espacio musealizado en la misma estación de metro, en el que primaría la conservación y puesta en valor de los restos más significativos: la Fuente de los Caños del Peral fechada en la segunda mitad del siglo XVI, la Alcantarilla del Arenal que canaliza las aguas del arroyo epónimo desde el siglo XVI, y el Acueducto del Viaje de Agua de Amaniel construido a inicios del siglo XVII.
had the effect that the authorities concerned, the Directorate General of Historical Heritage of the Community of Madrid, the Directorate General of Planning of the City of Madrid, in charge of the project urbanization of the place, and Metro de Madrid as a promoter of the project, determined the creation of a museum in the same metro station, in which primary conservation and enhancement of the most significant remains: the Fountain of Caños del Peral dated in the second half of the sixteenth century, Sewer Arenal that channels the waters of the eponymous creek from the sixteenth century, and the Aqueduct Water Travel Amaniel built in the early seventeenth century.
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Los trabajos de seguimiento arqueológico y paleontológico, asociados al proyecto de implantación de nuevos ascensores en la estación de Metro de Ópera en Madrid, pusieron de manifiesto en el año 2009 la presencia de restos del antiguo entramado urbano de la desaparecida Plazuela de los Caños del Peral, actualmente Plaza de Isabel II. El alto valor histórico y patrimonial de los restos recuperados durante la ejecución del proyecto,
tuvo como consecuencia que las administraciones implicadas, la Dirección General de Patrimonio Histórico de la Comunidad de Madrid, la Dirección General de Planificación del Ayuntamiento de Madrid, encargada del proyecto de urbanización de la plaza, y Metro de Madrid como promotora del proyecto, determinaran la creación de un espacio musealizado en la misma estación de metro, en el que primaría la conservación y puesta en valor de los restos más significativos: la Fuente de los Caños del Peral fechada en la segunda mitad del siglo XVI, la Alcantarilla del Arenal que canaliza las aguas del arroyo epónimo desde el siglo XVI, y el Acueducto del Viaje de Agua de Amaniel construido a inicios del siglo XVII.
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Dentro del concepto de Arte Rupestre encontramos en Galicia unos grabados especiales en cuanto a su forma y contenido que se han denominado Petroglifos gallegos, y que constituyen uno de esos elementos que suscitan la curiosidad de los... more
Dentro del concepto de Arte Rupestre encontramos en Galicia unos grabados especiales en cuanto a su forma y contenido que se han denominado Petroglifos gallegos, y que constituyen uno de esos elementos que suscitan la curiosidad de los humanos por tratarse de algo raro, diferente a lo cotidiano en nuestro mundo actual. Desde el punto de vista de un individuo no conocedor del asunto, constituyen algo sorprendente: son unos grabados en la roca, que mantienen entre ellos cierta similitud y que se encuentran en una zona concreta de Galicia, la provincia de Pontevedra. El intento de abordar el estudio de los Petroglifos de una manera estructurada, nos lleva a hacernos una serie de preguntas iniciales, a partir de las cuales podemos establecer un método de trabajo que constituya el sistema mediante el cual vamos a realizar la aproximación que nos permitirá avanzar en el conocimiento de los mismos.
• ¿Quién los ha investigado?
• ¿Qué metodología se ha utilizado para estudiarlos y dónde se encuentran ubicados?
• ¿Cómo es su forma, en qué fechas se hicieron?, ¿Existen en otros lugares?, ¿Hay relación entre unos y otros?, ¿Existe relación entre los Petroglifos y otras expresiones gráficas?
• ¿Qué significado tienen?
• ¿Quién los ha investigado?
• ¿Qué metodología se ha utilizado para estudiarlos y dónde se encuentran ubicados?
• ¿Cómo es su forma, en qué fechas se hicieron?, ¿Existen en otros lugares?, ¿Hay relación entre unos y otros?, ¿Existe relación entre los Petroglifos y otras expresiones gráficas?
• ¿Qué significado tienen?
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Given the absence of settlement sites, the systematic excavation and recording of burial sites is fundamental to our comprehension of pre-Islamic social groups. Providing valuable insights into not only their perception of the afterlife... more
Given the absence of settlement sites, the systematic excavation and recording of burial sites is fundamental to our comprehension of pre-Islamic social groups. Providing valuable insights into not only their perception of the afterlife but also of the social organisation and general cosmology of early inhabitants. Prehistoric archaeology represents a key period in the development, migration and establishment of early societies within the Arabian Peninsula. These sites not only contribute to national historical narratives but are essential in terms of understanding the development and dispersal of early human societies within an international context.While research since the 1950’s has greatly contributed to the understanding of pre-Islamic burials practices in Qatar, there remains several periods for which the absence of comprehensive absolute chronologies remains an obstacle. More recently the presence of Ubaid pottery within several burials and the discovery of two new burials types has led us to reassess our understanding of the archaeology of death and burial in Qatar.
New research conducted by the QNHER Project during the season 2013-2014 has revealed an important 4th millennium BC burial, the first confirmed in Qatar through absolute dating. The excavation of this 4th millennium BC burial provides the foundation for a robust framework of research within the wider area. This poster will detail the results of the excavation of burial cairns in the Wadi al-Jalta (north-eastern Qatar), and the excavation of tombs in Al Ghafat (central Qatar). Excavations at both sites revealed complex and extensive chronologies which have providing a range of important proximal data.
New research conducted by the QNHER Project during the season 2013-2014 has revealed an important 4th millennium BC burial, the first confirmed in Qatar through absolute dating. The excavation of this 4th millennium BC burial provides the foundation for a robust framework of research within the wider area. This poster will detail the results of the excavation of burial cairns in the Wadi al-Jalta (north-eastern Qatar), and the excavation of tombs in Al Ghafat (central Qatar). Excavations at both sites revealed complex and extensive chronologies which have providing a range of important proximal data.
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During the 2013 season of excavations within Wadi Debayan (Northern Qatar) a unique human inhumation was uncovered. Upon further investigation the grave proved to be one of two confirmed human burials. The burial was of an adult female... more
During the 2013 season of excavations within Wadi Debayan (Northern Qatar) a unique human inhumation was uncovered. Upon further investigation the grave proved to be one of two confirmed human burials. The burial was of an adult female in fetal position, with unusual proportions and features for the prehistoric period in Qatar. From associated pottery evidence, identified as possibly relating to an Ubaid-type ceramic vessel, a provisional date has been given for the 5th millennia BC.
The excavation of the burial focused upon the intensive recording of the grave, skeleton and associated material.
Through the use of full osteological examination, information can be gained from a number of proximal indicators relating to the individual’s genetic background, origin, age, gender, health and diet. Furthermore, the spatial morphology of the graves and their location indicate the emergence of a new series of funerary sites in Qatar that contain unmarked burials (without above surface structures of stone). We aim to use this data to incorporate the potential significance of this burial into the complexity of the sites associated with Wadi Debayan, as well as for direct investigations about Archaeology of Death within Qatar and the GCC.
The excavation of the burial focused upon the intensive recording of the grave, skeleton and associated material.
Through the use of full osteological examination, information can be gained from a number of proximal indicators relating to the individual’s genetic background, origin, age, gender, health and diet. Furthermore, the spatial morphology of the graves and their location indicate the emergence of a new series of funerary sites in Qatar that contain unmarked burials (without above surface structures of stone). We aim to use this data to incorporate the potential significance of this burial into the complexity of the sites associated with Wadi Debayan, as well as for direct investigations about Archaeology of Death within Qatar and the GCC.