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Yachay Wasi celebrates the remarkable career of Ian S. Farrington in archaeological research. Due to Ian's dedication and passion as an educator, this volume represents a wide range of topics within the disciplines of history and archaeology across three regions: Australia, Europe and South America. The disparate range of articles in this volume, ranging from Australian historical archaeology to Inka archaeology to sacred landscape archaeology in Britain, represent the principal and eclectic interests of Ian's career: Inka archaeology; landscape archaeology; the sacred landscape; and the intersection of history and archaeology. This volume is a fitting tribute to the 50-year career of Ian S. Farrington displaying the generous and warm characteristics of this steadfast teacher, mentor and friend.

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Author:   Rebecca Parkes ,  Christine Gant-Thompson ,  Damian Tybussek ,  Lisa A. Dunbar
Publisher:   BAR Publishing
Imprint:   BAR Publishing
Weight:   1.244kg
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9781407315102

ISBN 10:   1407315102
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   30 January 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
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Table of Contents

List of Contributors Preface Abstract 1. Introduction: The Career of I.S. Farrington Lisa A. Dunbar, Rebecca Parkes, Christine Gant-Thompson and Damian Tybussek Part 1: Australia 2. Mining and Subsistence Settlements in the Landscape of Kiandra, New South Wales Christine Gant-Thompson Introduction Previous Archaeological Research at Kiandra Archaeology of Mining Settlements Methodology The Settlement Pattern Methodology The Archaeological Survey of Kiandra Valley Recording Features Distinguishing Architectural Characteristics Material Culture Analysis and Interpretation of Results Results Settlement Types Recorded Transient Settlement Sustained Settlement Chinese Settlement Conclusion References 3. China from Kiandra: An Analysis of Ceramic Artefacts from the Kiandra Chinese Camp Virginia Esposito Introduction The Archaeology of Chinese Camps Background Material Culture Kiandra Chinese Camp Background Archaeology Ceramic Artefacts from KCC Methodology Temple Complex Communal Oven Miners' Huts Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgements References 4. Modelling the Individual: Materiality, Identity and Agency Emma Beckett Introduction Foundations Agency Group Identity Modelling the Individual Basics Society Leisure Future Directions for this Model Conclusions Acknowledgements References 5. The Ghosts of Chinese Past: The Archaeology of a Riverina Chinatown at Narrandera, New South Wales Diana Osborne Introduction The Development of Chinatowns Archaeology of Chinatowns in Australia Chinese Ethnicity in the Archaeological Record Historical Background Riverina Description and History The Development of Narrandera The Chinese in Narrandera Site Survey Methods Site Description Survey Methodology Results Buildings and Earthworks Features Streets and Lanes Artefacts Artefact Typology Building Materials Ceramics Glass Metal Objects Miscellaneous Artefacts Discussion Social Interaction Camp Residents Building Use Peripheral Sites Conclusion Acknowledgements References 6. Lost but not Forgotten? Isolation and the Development of Lost Mining Communities in Southern New South Wales Barry McGowan Introduction Methodology The Towns and Mines Spring Creek Jacqua History Archaeology Cowra Creek History Archaeology Cowarra History Archaeology Yerranderie History Archaeology Discussion Class, Conflict and Localism Mining Society- Respectability and Domesticity Settlement Patterns Conclusion Acknowledgements References 7. Speaking Stones: The Spatial Organisation of New South Wales Colonial Gothic Revival Churches Charlotte Gardner Introduction The Archaeology of Churches Australian Studies Gothic Revival Architecture Tradition in NSW History of Church Development in Southern NSW Applying Sacred Theory to the Study of Australian Gothic Revival Churches Study Area Description Sacred Landscape and the Four Boundaries Theory The Boundaries of the Gothic Revival Churches Outer Boundary Markers Second Boundary Markers Third Boundary Markers Inner Boundary Markers The Spatial Organisation of the Churches Results Outer Boundary Markers Second Boundary Marker Third Boundary Markers Inner Boundary Markers Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgements References 8. The Yuin Sacred Landscape-Archaeological Theory and its Application to Understanding Natural Landscape Hierophanies Philip Boot Introduction Sacred Landscape Theory in Europe and Australia Contrasting Landscape Elements and Constructed Signs Yuin Cosmology and Religious Practice The Sacred and the Secular in the Yuin Landscape Sacred Natural Places in the South Coast Region Religious Associations and Site Distribution Patterns in the South Coast Region References 9. Late Holocene Coastal Settlement Patterns and Subsistence Strategies: A Landscape Perspective from Blue Mud Bay, Northern Australia Patrick Faulkner Introduction Study Area Description: Blue Mud Bay Location, Survey and Site Recording Holocene Environment and Climate Site Distribution and Chronology Methods Mollusc Identification and Quantification Assessing Species Diversity, Richness and Evenness Results Assessing Sample Size Effect NTAXA and Relative Abundance per Habitat Species Richness, Evenness and Dominance Indices Discussion and Conclusion Acknowledgements References Part 2: Europe 10. Perception Creates Worlds: Meaning and Experience in the Erection of the Standing Stones of Western Scotland Gail Higginbottom Introduction to Husserl Primordial Ways of Perceiving the Sky Dynamics of Primordial Vision Moon Illusion Conclusion of the Way We See the World Contextualising the Monuments Contextual results Orientation Clusters Horizon Investigations Astronomical Alignment 3D Horizon Models Shared Similarities - the Connection between the Landscape and Astronomy Amphithea

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Author Information

Lisa Dunbar Solas Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas is an archaeologist and cultural educator. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the ANU, where she specialised in research in the Central Andes under the supervision of Ian Farrington. Her primary research interests are in religion, ceremony and landscape. In 2017, Lisa founded Ancient Explorer, which provides educational resources to the public about archaeology and the ancient world. Rebecca Parkes Dr Rebecca Parkes is a professional consultant archaeologist with over 20 years' experience in landscape archaeology. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the ANU, where she specialised in research into Islamic landscapes under the supervision of Ian Farrington. Rebecca continues to pursue her interests in landscape archaeology through her professional employment and collaborative projects with universities in Australia. Christine Gant-Thompson Christine Gant-Thompson completed her MA in Archaeology at the Australian National University in 2008 specialising in landscape archaeology. She is currently working for NSW Office of Environment & Heritage in the Heritage Near Me program. This program supports communities to protect, celebrate and engage with their local heritage in all its forms. Christine encourages connection with heritage and archaeology through volunteering with local schools. Damian Tybussek Dr Damian Tybussek is an archaeologist and heritage professional. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the ANU under Ian Farrington specialising in Australian Historical Archaeology. His research interests include gender, age, ethnicity, and social archaeology. He currently works for NSW Heritage in their listing and conservation program. Contributors: J. Roberto Bárcena, Emma Beckett, Philip Boot, Miguel Antonio Cornejo Guerrero, David Cahill, Lisa A. Dunbar, Virginia Esposito, Patrick Faulkner, Christine Gant-Thompson, Charlotte Gardner, Diego Gobbo, Ru Griffiths, Jarvis Hayman, Gail Higginbottom, Lidia Anahí Iácona, Barry McGowan, Reinaldo A. Moralejo, Diana Osborne, Rebecca Parkes, Rodolfo A. Raffino, Blanca Tovías, Damian Tybussek, Verónica I. Williams

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