Papers by Lara Casagrande
Der Anschnitt, Beihefte
Der Sammelband vereint die Beiträge der Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des interdisziplinären Wor... more Der Sammelband vereint die Beiträge der Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des interdisziplinären Workshops „Mittelalterliche Bergbautechnik in historischen und archäologischen Quellen“. Dieser wurde vom Forschungsbereich Bergbaugeschichte des Deutschen Bergbau-Museums Bochum ausgerichtet und fand im Dezember 2016 in Herne statt. Über die vorgestellten Forschungsprojekte werden Mehrwert, Risiken und Hürden interdisziplinärer Arbeit bei der Erforschung der Geschichte des Bergbaus diskutiert. Die Beteiligung von Vertreterinnen und Vertretern der Arbeitsfelder Bauforschung, Montanarchäologie, Kunstgeschichte, Volkswirtschaftslehre, Denkmalpflege, Rechtsgeschichte, Archäometallurgie, Bergbaugeschichte und aus dem Metallguss- und Steinmetzhandwerk zeigt dabei die vielfältigen disziplinären Berührungspunkte. Die Beiträge in diesem Band umfassen ein Spektrum neuer Perspektiven sowie Ergebnisse abgeschlossener Projekte.
Paesaggi minerari del Trentino, 2013
Mining industry was a very important factor for the economic development of Trentino, from prehis... more Mining industry was a very important factor for the economic development of Trentino, from prehistory to the last century. This activity strongly models the landscape, leaving traces often visible from remote sensing: however, being these archaeological evidences the result of many exploitation phases, it’s really difficult to date them. The main aims of the mining landscapes study in the APSAT project were to map the extractive areas (layer ‘Miniere’ in the project WebGIS) and to collect information as much as possible com- plete about the history of this activity during the centuries. These data will be useful to direct re- searches in specific areas or historical periods and to attempt a definition of the different traces this industry leaves, with relation to geological, technological and chronological factors. To test the research potential on this particular landscapes, two study cases were analysed: for them an in-depth examination of the historical aspects, a survey and an accurate remote sensing observation were conducted. Hillshaded LiDAR DTM revealed itself an essential instrument.
Les métaux précieux en Méditerranée médiévale, 2019
The Monte Calisio plateau, north-east of the city of Trento (Italy), contains a deposit of silver... more The Monte Calisio plateau, north-east of the city of Trento (Italy), contains a deposit of silver-rich galena intensively mined during the Middle Ages. The work of the miners was regulated by a specific law, dating back to the beginning of the XIIIth century: it is the so called Liber the Postis Montis Arzentarie, contained in the Codex Wangianus and wrote by the Prince-Bishop of Trento Federico Vanga. It seems that the silver was used for the local mint.
The archaeological evidences are impressive: thousand of pinges on the surface, tens of shafts and kilometers of galleries
underground, where the traces of the hand-made excavation are very clear (above all pick toolmarks). Since 2013 the Ecomuseo Argentario and the University of Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) are carrying on a project called “Archaeology of the Mons Argentarius” in order to document and understand the medieval mining context and the miners life. The ancient mines were explored and measured and some charcoal samples were taken (C-14 analyses have revealed that they date back to the XI-XIII centuries). A detailed survey on the surface allowed to find some structures such as walls, buildings and channels. Upon agreement of the local Cultural Heritage Department (Soprintendenza ai Beni culturali della Provincia autonoma di Trento) a small excavation was made in 2015 that confirmed the archaeological potential of the area: dark layers containing charcoal, medieval pottery and smithing slags were found in the middle of the mining area.
Minerals
Sulfide mineralization in the province of Trento (northeastern Italy) includes various mineral as... more Sulfide mineralization in the province of Trento (northeastern Italy) includes various mineral assemblages that are often silver-rich and have been exploited in different phases from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. This study investigates mineralized rocks from three historically important sites (Calisio mount, Erdemolo lake, and the locality of Cinque Valli), providing new analytical data (Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry on bulk rocks, and Scanning Electron Microscopy on thin sections) that demonstrate that parageneses do not only include galena, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite but also accessory minerals, such as tetrahedrite, tennantite, acanthite, and sulfosalts (matildite/polybasite). This explains the high content of As (up to 278 ppm), Bi (up to 176 ppm), and Sb (up to 691 ppm) that are associated with Pb–Cu–Zn mineralization. Notably, trace-element ratios indicate that, although closely associated from a geographical point of view, the studied sites are not...
Les métaux précieux en Méditerranée médiévale
Archeologia Veneta, XXXII 2009 (2010)
The mineralogical collections of the Museo delle Scienze of Trento: reorganization and new purcha... more The mineralogical collections of the Museo delle Scienze of Trento: reorganization and new purchases - The origin of the
mineralogical collections of the Museo delle Scienze of Trento dates back to the end of the XVIII c.: they have been increased during the
centuries thanks to the Museum curators and to the collectors’ donations. During the last 25 years, and in particular since 2004, the collections
have been considerably reorganized and a new cataloguing method has been adopted: the minerals are now recorded on a dedicated
database. Recently some important purchases have been concluded, with a view to the moving in the new museum site (MUSE) and thanks
to the fruitful collaboration with local collectors. In December 2012 the mineralogical collections consist of 5347 samples for a total of
8051 pieces.
The first results of two projects (APSAT and "Memorie dal Sottosuolo") born in order to study, do... more The first results of two projects (APSAT and "Memorie dal Sottosuolo") born in order to study, document and preserve the mining heritage in Trentino, using remote sensing (LiDAR DTM), GIS software and landscape archaeology techniques.
Münchner Forscher auf den Spuren des mittelalterlichen Silberbergbaus im Trentino
Mining industry was very important for the economic development of the Province of Trento (North-... more Mining industry was very important for the economic development of the Province of Trento (North-East of Italy), from prehistory to the last century. This activity strongly models the landscape, leaving traces often visible also from remote sensing: however, being these archaeological evidences the result of many exploitation phases, it is really difficult to date them.
The University of Padova examined these particular landscapes as thematic character of the APSAT project, focused on the study of environment and landscapes of the hill-top sites in the Province of Trento and mostly based on remote sensing analyses. The main aims were to map all the extractive areas and to collect information as much as possible complete about the history of this industry during the centuries.
CASIMIRO is the nickname of a georeferenced database created during the project called “Memorie d... more CASIMIRO is the nickname of a georeferenced database created during the project called “Memorie dal Sottosuolo” (= Underground Memories).
The aim of the project is to promote a network between the institutions interested in mining history in Trentino: these collaborations should help to collect data about the mining sites all over the Province, providing geographical positions, historical and archaeological information. Eventually, the project should help to direct cultural enhancement interventions that respect the real history of the mining sites.
Northward above Trento an important silver ore mining district stretched to the Monte Calisio. Th... more Northward above Trento an important silver ore mining district stretched to the Monte Calisio. The galena deposits had been mined intensively at least since the XI century. The Prince Bishop of Trento Federico Vanga (beginning of the XIII c.) also wrote a specific law to regulate the silver extraction, which is one of the oldest mining law in Europe. The work of the German miners (called "canopi") produced an exceptional landscape with thousand of pits and kilometers of underground drifts.
Mining industry was a very important factor for the economic development of Trentino, from prehi... more Mining industry was a very important factor for the economic development of Trentino, from prehistory to the last century. This activity strongly models the landscape, leaving traces often visible from remote sensing: however, being these archaeological evidences the result of many exploitation phases, it’s really difficult to date them.
The main aims of the mining landscapes study in the APSAT project were to map the extractive areas (layer ‘Miniere’ in the project WebGIS) and to collect information as much as possible com- plete about the history of this activity during the centuries. These data will be useful to direct re- searches in specific areas or historical periods and to attempt a definition of the different traces this industry leaves, with relation to geological, technological and chronological factors.
To test the research potential on this particular landscapes, two study cases were analysed: for them an in-depth examination of the historical aspects, a survey and an accurate remote sensing observation were conducted. Hillshaded LiDAR DTM revealed itself an essential instrument.
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The archaeological evidences are impressive: thousand of pinges on the surface, tens of shafts and kilometers of galleries
underground, where the traces of the hand-made excavation are very clear (above all pick toolmarks). Since 2013 the Ecomuseo Argentario and the University of Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) are carrying on a project called “Archaeology of the Mons Argentarius” in order to document and understand the medieval mining context and the miners life. The ancient mines were explored and measured and some charcoal samples were taken (C-14 analyses have revealed that they date back to the XI-XIII centuries). A detailed survey on the surface allowed to find some structures such as walls, buildings and channels. Upon agreement of the local Cultural Heritage Department (Soprintendenza ai Beni culturali della Provincia autonoma di Trento) a small excavation was made in 2015 that confirmed the archaeological potential of the area: dark layers containing charcoal, medieval pottery and smithing slags were found in the middle of the mining area.
mineralogical collections of the Museo delle Scienze of Trento dates back to the end of the XVIII c.: they have been increased during the
centuries thanks to the Museum curators and to the collectors’ donations. During the last 25 years, and in particular since 2004, the collections
have been considerably reorganized and a new cataloguing method has been adopted: the minerals are now recorded on a dedicated
database. Recently some important purchases have been concluded, with a view to the moving in the new museum site (MUSE) and thanks
to the fruitful collaboration with local collectors. In December 2012 the mineralogical collections consist of 5347 samples for a total of
8051 pieces.
The University of Padova examined these particular landscapes as thematic character of the APSAT project, focused on the study of environment and landscapes of the hill-top sites in the Province of Trento and mostly based on remote sensing analyses. The main aims were to map all the extractive areas and to collect information as much as possible complete about the history of this industry during the centuries.
The aim of the project is to promote a network between the institutions interested in mining history in Trentino: these collaborations should help to collect data about the mining sites all over the Province, providing geographical positions, historical and archaeological information. Eventually, the project should help to direct cultural enhancement interventions that respect the real history of the mining sites.
The main aims of the mining landscapes study in the APSAT project were to map the extractive areas (layer ‘Miniere’ in the project WebGIS) and to collect information as much as possible com- plete about the history of this activity during the centuries. These data will be useful to direct re- searches in specific areas or historical periods and to attempt a definition of the different traces this industry leaves, with relation to geological, technological and chronological factors.
To test the research potential on this particular landscapes, two study cases were analysed: for them an in-depth examination of the historical aspects, a survey and an accurate remote sensing observation were conducted. Hillshaded LiDAR DTM revealed itself an essential instrument.
The archaeological evidences are impressive: thousand of pinges on the surface, tens of shafts and kilometers of galleries
underground, where the traces of the hand-made excavation are very clear (above all pick toolmarks). Since 2013 the Ecomuseo Argentario and the University of Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) are carrying on a project called “Archaeology of the Mons Argentarius” in order to document and understand the medieval mining context and the miners life. The ancient mines were explored and measured and some charcoal samples were taken (C-14 analyses have revealed that they date back to the XI-XIII centuries). A detailed survey on the surface allowed to find some structures such as walls, buildings and channels. Upon agreement of the local Cultural Heritage Department (Soprintendenza ai Beni culturali della Provincia autonoma di Trento) a small excavation was made in 2015 that confirmed the archaeological potential of the area: dark layers containing charcoal, medieval pottery and smithing slags were found in the middle of the mining area.
mineralogical collections of the Museo delle Scienze of Trento dates back to the end of the XVIII c.: they have been increased during the
centuries thanks to the Museum curators and to the collectors’ donations. During the last 25 years, and in particular since 2004, the collections
have been considerably reorganized and a new cataloguing method has been adopted: the minerals are now recorded on a dedicated
database. Recently some important purchases have been concluded, with a view to the moving in the new museum site (MUSE) and thanks
to the fruitful collaboration with local collectors. In December 2012 the mineralogical collections consist of 5347 samples for a total of
8051 pieces.
The University of Padova examined these particular landscapes as thematic character of the APSAT project, focused on the study of environment and landscapes of the hill-top sites in the Province of Trento and mostly based on remote sensing analyses. The main aims were to map all the extractive areas and to collect information as much as possible complete about the history of this industry during the centuries.
The aim of the project is to promote a network between the institutions interested in mining history in Trentino: these collaborations should help to collect data about the mining sites all over the Province, providing geographical positions, historical and archaeological information. Eventually, the project should help to direct cultural enhancement interventions that respect the real history of the mining sites.
The main aims of the mining landscapes study in the APSAT project were to map the extractive areas (layer ‘Miniere’ in the project WebGIS) and to collect information as much as possible com- plete about the history of this activity during the centuries. These data will be useful to direct re- searches in specific areas or historical periods and to attempt a definition of the different traces this industry leaves, with relation to geological, technological and chronological factors.
To test the research potential on this particular landscapes, two study cases were analysed: for them an in-depth examination of the historical aspects, a survey and an accurate remote sensing observation were conducted. Hillshaded LiDAR DTM revealed itself an essential instrument.