Ancient Agricultural Field Systems Brought to Light: The EARTHWORK project

R. van Beek; J. Choi; E.L. Chamberlain; J. Wallinga; T.T.L. Harkema

Ancient Agricultural Field Systems Brought to Light: The EARTHWORK project

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Abstract

Some 3000 years ago, the sandy landscapes of the Netherlands underwent a major transformation. The introduction of ‘Celtic Fields’ (Dutch: raatakkers) marked a new form of agriculture, which in many places left a permanent legacy in the landscape. One of the most famous and well-preserved Celtic Fields of the Netherlands is situated in Vaassen, in the Veluwe region. Here we tell the story of the ongoing EARTHWORK research project of Wageningen University that aims to shed light on these ancient field systems.

Original language	English
Publisher	Wageningen University & Research
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 7 Jan 2025

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Prehistorische Akkers Opnieuw Belicht: Het EARTHWORK project
van Beek, R., Choi, J., Chamberlain, E. L., Wallinga, J. & Harkema, T. T. L., 7 Jan 2025
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1 Finished
2 Active

Tracing the evolution of agricultural earthworks in the Dutch coversand landscapes with new luminescence dating protocols and site formation modelling
Choi, J. (PhD candidate), Wallinga, J. (Promotor), Chamberlain, L. (Co-promotor) & van Beek, R. (Co-promotor)
1/03/21 → …
Project: PhD
EARTHWORK: Luminescence dating of human landscape modifications in response to environmental challenges
1/02/21 → …
Project: NWO project
EARTHWORK: Luminescence dating of human landscape modifications in response to environmental challenges
Huang, C. (PI), Wallinga, J. (Project Leader), Chamberlain, L. (CoPI) & Choi, J. (CoPI)
15/05/24 → 15/05/26
Project: PostDoc

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Tracing the evolution of agricultural earthworks in the Dutch coversand landscapes with new luminescence dating protocols and site formation modelling

EARTHWORK: Luminescence dating of human landscape modifications in response to environmental challenges

EARTHWORK: Luminescence dating of human landscape modifications in response to environmental challenges

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