A Grammar of the Archaeological Record (Version 2)

Introduction

Conclusion

Giorgio Buccellati – January 2025

During my fieldwork, the recurrent physical proximity to ancient city walls often emerged for me as a metaphor – just like the system presented here, a city wall makes sense only if it is complete, without a breach however minimal: a partially completed building can be used, but not a partially completed city-wall.

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