Identifying quarries in the Roman Pannonia: geological report
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Description
This study examines ancient monuments found in Dolenjska with the aim of providing insight into local ancient quarries, which represent the predominant form and organization of quarrying across the Roman Empire. For the purposes of this study, we developed a simple procedure to approach artifacts, most of which we could examine only by macroscopic observat ion or using
non‑destructive methods. Only a small number could be sampled, and thin sections prepared from those samples for microscopic analysis. To identify potential sources, we analyzed available geological maps and LiDAR-derived relief imagery.
Abstract (Slovenian)
Pričujoča študija obravnava na Dolenjskem najdene antične spomenike z namenom omogočiti vpogled v lokalne antične kamnolome, ki predstavljajo prevladujočo obliko in organizacijo kamnolomov v celotnem rimskem imperiju. Za potrebe izdelave pričujoče študije smo razvili enostaven postopek, s katerim smo se lotili obravnave artefaktov, katerih večino smo lahko preiskovali zgolj z makroskopskim opazovanjem oziroma z nedestruktivnimi metodami. Nekatere smo lahko vzorčili in iz vzorcev izdelali zbruske za mikroskopsko analizo. Za odkrivanje potencialnih virov smo analizirali dostopne geološke karte in lidarski posnetek reliefa.
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Additional titles
- Translated title (Slovenian)
- Identifikacija kamnolomov v rimski provinci Panoniji: geološko poročilo za projekt
Funding
- The Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
- J6-4609