Predictive modeling of land-use opportunities in the Early Medieval Period: A case study from Lauchheim, southern Germany
Michael Kempf
Modeling of environmental factors in archaeological research leads to a better understanding human interaction with landscapes. The strict selection suitable settlement spots is controlled by various influencing parameters like landscape permeability, soil quality, flood risk and erosion, thus creating collection different location factors. Unfortunately, large-scale excavations Early Medieval settlements southern Germany are extremely rare. This article presents spatially analyzed remotely sensed data from the Merovingian graveyard complex at Lauchheim, Germany. Predictive modeling potential land-use areas heterogeneous regional settings allows estimation range human-environmental interaction, enabling identification possible spots. Mapping vulnerability can further encourage future research.
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports