Current Key Intersections between Theoretical and Computational Archaeology

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F67985912%3A_____%2F25%3A00645174" target="_blank" >RIV/67985912:_____/25:00645174 - isvavai.cz</a>

Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1017/aap.2025.10102" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1017/aap.2025.10102</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/aap.2025.10102" target="_blank" >10.1017/aap.2025.10102</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Current Key Intersections between Theoretical and Computational Archaeology

Original language description

Computational archaeology and theoretical archaeology often appear as separate domains within the field, each driven by distinct methodologies and objectives. Through the lens of discussions held at the 2021 Central European Theoretical Archaeology Group (CE-TAG) conference and analysis of a follow-up questionnaire, this study explores the current trends and intersections between these areas to identify opportunities for meaningful integration. We highlight key challenges, such as the theoretical underpinnings of computer-assisted methods, the epistemological implications of data-driven approaches, and the need for open-science practices. Our findings emphasize the importance of mutual understanding and collaboration, particularly in research and education, in bridging divides and enhancing the synergy between these domains. By addressing shared concerns such as bias, scalability, and methodological transparency, we propose a framework for fostering innovation in both computational and theoretical archaeology while maintaining their shared goal of interpreting the human past.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

60102 - Archaeology

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Advances in Archaeological Practice

ISSN

2326-3768

e-ISSN

2326-3768

Volume of the periodical

13

Issue of the periodical within the volume

4

Country of publishing house

GB - UNITED KINGDOM

Number of pages

18

Pages from-to

528-545

UT code for WoS article

001592494400001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105019203507