Scientific Aims
Since 1999 four main objectives of research are being pursued. These comprehend:
- Excavation projects (especially in the Eastern Mediterranean)
- The application of modern methods in Archaeology - i.e. Geophysics (geoelectrics and tomography; geomagnetics; georadar) and terrestrial research (Photogrammetry)
- Archaeometry (chemical and mineralogical pottery analysis; experimental firing of pottery); the main interest is to write a history of pottery production in the investigation area; since 2008 also research work on ancient glass and faience industry
- Experimental archaeology (Production of pottery replicas in historically correct manufacturing methods)
Read more about this topic: Biblical Archaeological Institute
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