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A mathematical perspective on Romanisation: Modelling the Roman road activation process in ancient Tunisia
Nataša Djurdjevac Conrad1, Robin Chemnitz2, Margarita Kostré1,2
1Zuse Institute Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Plos One
|September 25, 2024
Summary
This study models Romanisation in Tunisia as a cultural diffusion process using archaeological data. It reveals insights into the ancient road network
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- Ancient History
- Computational Modeling
Background:
- Romanisation significantly impacted the ancient world, particularly in modern-day Tunisia between the 1st and 4th centuries AD.
- Understanding Romanisation requires analyzing its observable effects on settlement systems and infrastructure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an operational concept of Romanisation as a cultural diffusion process.
- To introduce a novel mathematical model for computing spatio-temporal approximations of Romanisation in settlement systems.
- To analyze the time dynamics of the ancient road network influenced by Romanisation.
Main Methods:
- Derived a reduced concept of Romanisation from archaeological remains.
- Developed a novel mathematical model based on temporal road activation.
- Applied the model to the Roman era settlement system in Tunisia.
Main Results:
- Generated spatio-temporal approximations for the Romanisation of the settlement system.
- Provided insights into the time dynamics of the region's road network under Roman influence.
- Demonstrated the model's applicability with minimal input data assumptions.
Conclusions:
- The study offers a new computational approach to studying historical cultural diffusion.
- The model can be a valuable tool for analyzing complex social processes in archaeological research.
- Findings contribute to understanding Romanisation's impact on infrastructure and settlement patterns.
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