Within the Department of Medieval History and Historiographic Sciences at the University of Granada, the Archaeological Material Analysis Laboratory stands as a pivotal hub for scholarly investigation. Here, rigorous research converges with historical inquiry, shaping our understanding of the past.
MEDGREENREV finds its home within these walls. The laboratory’s core mission revolves around the meticulous examination and analysis of diverse archaeological materials:
- Ceramics: These fragments of ancient pottery reveal insights into vanished medieval societies —shapes, glazes, and imprints hinting at daily life and trade networks.
- Osseous Remains (Primarily Fauna): Bones, teeth, and antlers silently chronicle epochs gone by. Fauna remnants offer clues about ecosystems, human-animal interactions, and dietary practices.
- Metal Artifacts: Rusty nails, ornate brooches, and domestic tools—all carry historical weight. Our experts scrutinize these metallic remnants, tracing their origins and significance.
- Carpological Finds: Seeds, grains, and plant fragments—tiny capsules preserved in soil. Through carpology, we reconstruct ancient diets, agricultural practices, and environmental shifts.
Amidst microscopes and scholarly discourse, this unassuming laboratory breathes life into medieval history, being one of the first steps within the MEDGREENREV project.
