Review article

Modern technologies and artificial intelligence in archaeology and bioarchaeology

Marin Vodanović orcid.org/0000-0002-1935-8657
Marko Subašić orcid.org/0000-0002-4321-4557
Denis Milošević orcid.org/0000-0002-4214-178X
Jacek Tomczyk
Mislav Čavka
Željka Bedić orcid.org/0000-0002-0134-5399
Mario Novak orcid.org/0000-0002-4567-8742

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance of adopting and applying new technologies in scientific fields to increase the rate of progress. It emphasises the need for networking and multidisciplinary collaboration to apply technologies developed for other purposes to solve scientific or professional issues. The paper reviews modern technologies used in archaeology and bioarchaeology, including ground penetrating radar, LiDAR, drones, 3D printing, remote sensing, GIS, and portable X-ray fluorescence. It also presents modern technologies in bioarchaeology such as DNA analysis, stable isotope analysis, radiocarbon dating, microscopic analysis, CT and MRI, and proteomics. The paper introduces palaeoradiology, a branch of radiology that uses imaging technologies to examine bioarchaeological or even archaeological material, and discusses its importance in gaining knowledge about the health, lifestyle, and causes of death of past populations.

Keywords

artificial intelligence; archaeology; bioarchaeology

Hrčak ID:

305099

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/305099

Publication date:

30.6.2023.

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