Megalithic Landscape: First Abaya archaeological mission
Résumé
The Abaya archaeological mission conducted in January-March 2018 allowed for the first time the systematic investigation of the region of Gedeo by an interdisciplinary team of over 20 specialists. Our team conducted both large-scale archaeological and geomorphological surveys, 3D recording of monuments using photogrammetry and a total station, geophysical survey of several monuments using electric resistivity, technological and typological characterization of stelae, test excavation of several areas at Doko Chore and Chelba-Tutitti, and extensive excavations at Soditi 2 and Sede Mercato. In addition, an investigation of modern ceramic traditions among Oromo Guji communities of the area was conducted by a team led by Jessie Cauliez (CNRS, TRACES) within the framework of her ethnoarchaeological project (see our previous post here: cfee.hypotheses.org/1837).