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1	Weighing the Evidence : -Determining and Contrasting the Characteristics and Functionality of Loom Weights and Spindle Whorls from the Garrison at Birka Thorin, Ida January 2012 (has links) The focus for this study is the illumination of the function of loom weights and their purpose within the warp-weighted loom. This study deals with Iron Age loom weights excavated at Birka, within the area known as the Garrison. This category of objects was originally classified as being fragments of bellow shields, an interpretation seemingly more corresponding with the site’s traditional interpretation. In order to give a fuller depiction of the textile production as a whole, spindle whorls found within the same defined area have also been included in this study. The main goal for the analyses of these two groups of fragmented finds has been to establish and re-create the functioning variables of these objects, that is, foremost their original shape and weight. Furthermore the objective has been to enhance the understanding of the functional parameters of the textile production in this area. This is partly achieved with the aid of comparing data regarding textile implements found in other areas of Birka. The results can confirm that the area held a capacity to manufacture a variety of different textiles, including very fine threads and weaves. Loom weight Spindle whorl Textile production Birka Birka Garrison Vävtyngd Sländtrissa Textiltillverkning Birka Birkas garnison
2	Att vända på varje sten : Bruket av fossiler i gravar och deponeringar under vikingatiden på Gotland (750-1100 e. Kr). Johansen, Anna January 2023 (has links) The Viking age of Gotland has been subject to extensive studies. Research often addresses treasures, highly monetary valued objects, and changes in religion. In contrast, research on natural objects as fossils have received little attention. This bachelor’s thesis seeks to understand the usage of fossils in the Viking age of Gotland. With quantitative and qualitative analysis of fossils, this material shows us that people made elaborate choices in every step of utilization and with high probably created meaning through them. This study demonstrates that fossils are a heterogeneous archaeological material with capability to show us complementary view of the people who used them. Vikingatid vikingar Gotland fossiler naturalier begravningspraktik deponering gravar petrifikat sländtrissa affordance teori assemblage teori Astylospongia korallkoloni Buttle kvarts gravgåvor gravgods Archaeology Arkeologi

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Weighing the Evidence : -Determining and Contrasting the Characteristics and Functionality of Loom Weights and Spindle Whorls from the Garrison at Birka

Att vända på varje sten : Bruket av fossiler i gravar och deponeringar under vikingatiden på Gotland (750-1100 e. Kr).