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Fingerprinting conflict: A comparative model with applications to archaeological and historical data
Søren Wichmann1, Anna K Loy1,2, Anna-Theres Andersen1
1ROOTS Cluster of Excellence, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany.
Plos One
|February 21, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a new holistic model for conflict research in archaeology and history, moving beyond war to include all conflict stages. The model enables systematic, comparative analysis of past conflict patterns.
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- History
- Conflict Studies
Background:
- Traditional conflict research in archaeology and history often overemphasizes violence and warfare.
- A need exists for a more comprehensive framework to understand the full spectrum of conflict dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a sophisticated and systematic methodological approach for conflict research.
- To introduce a holistic model encompassing all levels of conflict escalation and de-escalation.
Main Methods:
- Presentation of a novel model for analyzing conflict dynamics.
- Application of the model to ten diverse European case studies from the Bronze Age to the 20th century.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of the model's utility in comparative analysis across different historical periods.
- Identification of potential patterns in conflict situations through case study application.
Conclusions:
- The proposed model offers a multi-faceted perspective on conflict, enhancing systematic and comparative research.
- This framework facilitates a deeper understanding of conflict resolution and de-escalation in historical contexts.
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