A New Etruscan Archaeology

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A New Etruscan Archaeology is written by Maurizio Forte and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0197582028 (ISBN 10) and 9780197582022 (ISBN 13).

"This book presents an overview of the most recent advancements in archaeological methods and technologies in the field of Etruscan archaeology, aiming to move the discipline into a new era of technological innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. The book covers a wide range of topics, including digital technologies for studying texts and inscriptions, remote sensing technologies for understanding cityscapes and landscapes, spatial analysis techniques for studying geopolitical patterns and urban configurations, cognitive archaeology for exploring Etruscan funerary rituals, conservation practices for preserving archaeological structures and paintings, the application of neuroscience to study the aesthetic impact of Etruscan artifacts, paleoenvironmental studies to understand the relationships between environment and society in ancient Etruria, and a multidisciplinary approach to studying ancient textiles. The final chapter introduces the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in Etruscan archaeology, discussing the limitations and opportunities of AI in archaeological interpretation and the concept of the past as a "multiverse." By embracing interdisciplinary approaches, Etruscan archaeology can contribute to our understanding of the complex relationships between people, their environment, and the processes of urbanization, mobility, and historical development in ancient Italy and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.