Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Archaeology/Archive 3

Expert needed
Langweiler although it is a nasty word in german language (boring person), the article is part of archeology!--Stone 22:32, 18 December 2006 (UTC)


 * In this case it can also mean "long hamlet"(=long farm that is not in a village). Wandalstouring 17:23, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia Day Awards
Hello, all. It was initially my hope to try to have this done as part of Esperanza's proposal for an appreciation week to end on Wikipedia Day, January 15. However, several people have once again proposed the entirety of Esperanza for deletion, so that might not work. It was the intention of the Appreciation Week proposal to set aside a given time when the various individuals who have made significant, valuable contributions to the encyclopedia would be recognized and honored. I believe that, with some effort, this could still be done. My proposal is to, with luck, try to organize the various WikiProjects and other entities of wikipedia to take part in a larger celebrartion of its contributors to take place in January, probably beginning January 15, 2007. I have created yet another new subpage for myself (a weakness of mine, I'm afraid) at User talk:Badbilltucker/Appreciation Week where I would greatly appreciate any indications from the members of this project as to whether and how they might be willing and/or able to assist in recognizing the contributions of our editors. Thank you for your attention. Badbilltucker 16:46, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

Need some help on Punic Carthage
Can someone recommend me some editors and sources on the subject? Wandalstouring 17:24, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Couple of missing topics
Could anyone of you have time to have a look at this page about missing archaeological topics? I've tried to find any reasonable redirects but I may have missed something obvious to others... - Skysmith 11:39, 13 February 2007 (UTC)¨


 * Could you tell me/us perhaps how you intend this to work? Other than google there are yahoo.com and ask.com which tend to show sometimes results which don't appear on google. Wandalstouring 14:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry but I don't understand the question. What does Google or Yahoo or even Ask have to do with anything here at all.! :: Kevinalewis  :  (Talk Page) / (Desk)  14:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
 * I used the search options to check if there were similar titles or connections in the article text (among other things). As far as I am concerned, others can use any search they desire to. However, If You notice that the subject of any of the proposed articles already exists under some other title, I would welcome your assistance. And if you can write about any of the topics, all the better. - Skysmith 16:38, 13 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Ok, so what you are both saying is that these topics have been looked for throughout "Wikipedia" and cannot be found as standalone article or within others of different name. So it is your belief that wikipedia has nothing on these subjects and believe it should have. Have I got that right. :: Kevinalewis  :  (Talk Page) / (Desk)  17:02, 13 February 2007 (UTC)


 * That seems to be the issue, and a couple of us were planning to do something about the lack of structured articles covering archaeological methods. A lot of this list is outside my subject area, but looking at the historic ships, I don't think these have articles.  I presume from the links against each missing article that each of these appears in at least one of encarta, Britannic etc?  It seems a useful list of missing articles.  Is there any reason we shouldn't add the link to the page in our things you can do under missing articles?  Viv Hamilton 18:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Having worked on Skysmith's excellent lists for Visual arts areas, often what is needed is just a new redirect to an existing article - but that in itself is a useful thing to add. Johnbod (talk) 17:08, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Textile arts?
If anyone here is an expert on the archaeology of early textiles (the origins of embroidery, weaving, tablet braiding, etc.), we'd love your participation in WikiProject Textile Arts. - PKM 21:16, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Kenewick Man
I may be spelling it incorrectly, but I was looking for an article on this skeleton found near Kenewick, Oregon, and failed to find one. I looked in the article that has a list of complete human skeletons, and failed to find it - is it under a different name? I find it surprising that I could not easily find an article on Kenewick man given it's importance in regards to the prehistorical 'ethnic' make-up of the North American continent, given that the skull resembles that of an Ainu of Japan, as opposed to your 'standard' stereotypical Native American skull. Does anybody know? If there is as page can someone leave me a comment on my talk page? I'm not sure if I will be able to make my way back here! JonCatalan 19:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)


 * I think you spelled it wrong - here's the page Kennewick Man . Peace -- Oaxaca dan 19:30, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Conversion templates
Hello! This is to announce that several templates for automatic convertion between metric and imperial units and for displaying consistently formatted output have been created: km to mi, mi to km, m to ft, ft to m, km2 to mi2, mi2 to km2, m2 to ft2, and ft2 to m2. Hopefully, they will be useful to the participants of this WikiProject. The templates are all documented, provide parameters to fine-tune the output, and can be substituted if necessary.

Any suggestions, requests for improvement/features, or bug reports are welcome.&mdash;Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky) • (yo?); 17:10, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Landscape history
I have started to add some articles on landscape history including dispersed settlement and nucleated village. I have tagged them as archaeology stubs (hope that's OK). 'm not sure how they best fit into this project. All being well, I will add another stub on field systems shortly. Rjm at sleepers 09:50, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Spelling
I've noticed quite a few uses of the spelling "archeology" spread throughout WP, even in article titles. I know that here in the USA we sometimes spell it without the ae or æ diphthong, but not frequently. Should something be done for consistency? Inside Wikipedia, Google Search finds 1,970 instances of "archeology", 14,500 instances of "archaeology" and 100 of "archæology". Obviously the second two are actually the same spelling, but what do you project members think? Delfeye 12:12, 14 March 2007 (UTC)


 * archaeology seems OK. Wandalstouring 13:52, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

IMO "archeology" is OK although I generally use "archaeology". The important thing is ensuring they redirect correctly Rjm at sleepers 15:12, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Mesoamerican archaeology and Latter Day Saint scholars
Brigham Young University has sponsored (under the banner of the New World Archaeological Foundation, or NWAF) a large number of archaeological excavations in Mesoamerica with a focus on the Mesoamerican time period known as the Preclassic (earlier than c. AD 200). I have added the article Archaeology and the Book of Mormon to this wikiproject and I would encourage contributions from any editors who are particularly familiar with the state of archaeological research in Mesoamerica. - Authalic 18:08, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

Please also see the similar article Limited geography model (Book of Mormon) - Authalic 06:33, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

Peer review/Bosnian pyramids/archive1
Anyone want to take a look at this article? All feedback is welcome, but I think it members from WikiProject Archaeology would be especially helpful in suggesting how to properly communicate the archaeological viewpoint. --Ronz 23:07, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

"Jomon period" move request.
I would like to let you fellows know about the move request I have placed for moving Jomon period to Jōmon period, which more accurately reflects the Japanese word it is meant to represent, and which is thus the more professional and academic title. I am hoping that some of you professional scholars and researchers out there will back me up on this. Of course, even if you disagree, please do feel free to come over to Talk:Jomon_period and express your views. Thank you. LordAmeth 19:50, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

I thought that the information in this article was great, but there were just a few grammatical errors that can easily be fixed. Also, I'm not sure if this is quite 300 words, but if not I'm sure its close!

-Amanda Zusman

Help with Tumulus culture
I know this is a legitimate culture, but as of now the only reference is from something called CelticCorner.com, which isn't even up anymore. Can some people take a look and help expand it with some reliable sources? Thanks. --AW 19:03, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Significance of Tzippori
In the article on Tzippori, the statement that it is "the site of one of the oldest Jewish communities to be uncovered by archaeologists, and one of the richest in what has been found there" was first tagged and then removed as an uncited statement some time ago. I have been told something to this effect multiple times, on guided tours to the site. I am not surprised to be unable to find a source for such a statement in the scholarly record, as I get the impression that formal historians and archaeologists rarely make such broad-ranging statements, choosing instead a somewhat less impressive, but perhaps more professional tack, and writing something such as "It is the site of a rich and diverse historical and architectural legacy..."

I am positive that Tzippori is not simply yet another archaeological site in Israel, but has some truly major significance. Is there anyone out there who can help me find a source for its unique importance, please? LordAmeth 15:22, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Category unpatroled
re: WikiProject_Expert_Request_Sorting && category:Pages needing expert attention


 * Notice to other [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Expert_Request_Sorting#Notice_with_suggestion affected project]
 * Inasmuch as and  (The two pages created by proper use of expert-subject with either spelling), I'm creating the later with a redirect from the former, which I've also annoted above up near the header. Cheers! // Fra nkB  15:12, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Description of cut
The section describing a cut notes:

'a cut or truncation is a context that represents a moment in time when other archaeological deposits were removed for the creation of some feature such as a ditch or pit'

Surely the creation of a cut does not necessarily remove archaeological deposits - what if a pit is cut into subsoil? Are features cutting into subsoil not described as cuts?

portal

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Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
The subject of the article is the SAS. However, there is another unrelated section in the same article called 'Saskatchewan archaeological sites'. The SAS is an organisation composed of people interested in archaeology. 'Saskatchewan archaeological sites' is a list of sites that show evidence of the presence of humans in history and prehistory. As such these are two completely different topics. At Talk:SAS I have proposed that 'Saskatchewan archaeological sites' be separated out from the SAS article and given its own article space as a list. Please help us to find the best course of action on the article talk page. Mumun 無文 17:31, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Lee R. Berger
This article reads more like a self-promotion CV for Mr. Berger than a Wikipedia biographical article. It is even structured like a CV! Appears to be in conflict of interest as per NPOV according to WP:COI. Autobiographies are strongly discouraged. Please check WP:NOT, as no self-promotion is allowed here. Also, the vast majority of archaeologist bios run much much shorter and conform to the idea that Wikipedia articles should be overviews and should avoid irrelevant text. Please check biographies such as Bruce Trigger and K.C. Chang for more appropriately written bios. Needs work to conform to WP:BIO. Mumun 無文 17:19, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

WP:PROD nominations

 * 24 August Geoarchaeoleometry --User:Ceyockey ( talk to me ) 18:17, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Peer Review Process
Do we have a project peer review process to help get articles to GA/FA status? Viv Hamilton 12:31, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

William F. Albright
Please can someone's who knows and cares have a look at my re-write of William F. Albright and give it a thorough critique? He's an important figure in ME archaeology and deserves a good article. Thanks. PiCo 09:33, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Minor spelling fixes but looks fine to me. :: Kevinalewis  : (Talk Page) /(Desk)  09:46, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Proposed deletions (WP:PROD)

 * 20 September 2007 - expires 25 September
 * RPM Nautical Foundation ( PROD by User:The Evil Spartan; PROD nominator states: "Advertisement" Excerpt: "RPM Nautical Foundation is a non-profit archaeological research organization dedicated to the advancement of nautical archaeological survey and excavation of shipwreck and harbor sites." ) --User:Ceyockey ( talk to me ) 03:28, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Slack Farm
Some of you probably are familiar with the Slack Farm looting event in 1987 in Kentucky that prompted widespread attention and legal action. This was a requested article in Social Sciences, so I've written one. Since the case was fairly important (and since the 10 looters are still alive, and I need to avoid libel), I would appreciate some additional editing. TriNotch 19:24, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Vasa (ship) for GAC
The article about the Vasa has been nominated for Good Article status. Input and insights or even reviews from members of this project would be very much appreciated.

Peter Isotalo 15:15, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Notice of List articles
Page(s) related to this project have been created and/or added to one of the Contents subpages (not by me). This note is to let you know, so that experts in the field can expand them and check them for accuracy, and so that they can be added to any watchlists/tasklists, and have any appropriate project banners added, etc. Thanks. --Quiddity 19:56, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * List of basic archaeology topics

History of Archaeology
Friends and Colleagues, please have a look at History of archaeology. It's in a woeful state. I have left more detailed comments on the relevant talkpage, which may be a basis for some action. Can we do something about it? I feel this one's too big for an individual to tackle. There should be a long article out there, for future editors to improve. athinaios 22:46, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

FYI : requested move : Portal:Egyptology to Portal:Ancient Egypt
DYI User:Jeff Dahl has requested that the portal page Portal:Egyptology be renamed to Portal:Ancient Egypt at WP:RM?
 * - see Portal talk:Egyptology. 132.205.99.122 19:43, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Vasa (ship) is back, this time for FAC
The article about the Vasa has now been nominated for FA status. Input and insights from members of this project would be very much appreciated. henrik • talk  13:36, 18 December 2007 (UTC)