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Off-Site Artefact Distribution and Land-Use Intensity in Turkish Thrace

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 February 2014

Burçin Erdoğu
Burçin Erdoğu
Affiliation:
Department of Archaeology, University of Durham, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE
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Abstract

In this article, the author investigates off-site artefacts distribution around the prehistoric settlements of Turkish Thrace and provides evidence relating to prehistoric land use. Intensive block and transect surveys were completed in two small separate areas in the Edirne region, as well as intra-site gridded collection of settlements. Since until now no intensive archaeological surveys have been conducted in Turkish Thrace, this work is unique for the whole region. Results show that most of the prehistoric settlements in the Edirne region can be described as mobile, reoccupied flat settlements. Most off-site artefacts were found either immediately or in small concentrations around the settlements.

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Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society , Volume 69 , 2003 , pp. 183 - 200
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Copyright © The Prehistoric Society 2003

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