Del territorio al asentamiento y del asentamiento al territorio: la investigación arqueológica en áreas de montaña y alta montaña en el Pirineo central

Archaeological research in high-altitude mountain regions, exemplified by the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley in the Pyrenees, reveals that long-term territorial sequences and landscape-scale studies are becoming defining features of this emerging discipline. The work of the Grupo de Arqueología de la Alta Montaña (GAAM) over two decades highlights how high-altitude archaeology uniquely integrates spatial methodologies to address social dimensions of human existence. Unlike traditional settlement-focused approaches, this research emphasizes territory as a primary object of study, necessitating innovative methodological designs. A case study illustrates the theoretical relevance of this approach, suggesting that while strengths exist, further attention is needed on specific challenges. The findings underscore the potential for high-altitude archaeology to deepen our understanding of human-landscape interactions in mountainous regions.

Gassiot Ballbè, E., Salvador Baiges, G., Obea Gómez, L., Díaz Bonilla, S., Garcia Casas, D., Rodríguez Antón, D., Clemente Conte, I., & Mazzucco, N. (2023). Del territorio al asentamiento y del asentamiento al territorio: la investigación arqueológica en áreas de montaña y alta montaña en el Pirineo central. Treballs d’Arqueologia, 26, 17–41. https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/tda.131