Abstract
As conflict archaeology has matured as a discipline, there have been calls for more unified analytical techniques. Several researchers advocate the adoption of codified analytical and planning concepts used by the United States Army. One of these concepts, KOCOA Terrain Analysis, shows promise as a locational and analytical aid in archaeological contexts. Defining terrain features are identified and categorized according to well-defined terminology, allowing for a detailed analysis of the effects of terrain on military operations. KOCOA’s structure and codification render the concept transferable between researchers and diachronically across different site types. KOCOA has only rarely been utilized outside the United States and only on historical battlefields. The ongoing archaeological research at the Monte Bernorio oppidum (Palencia, Spain) provides an opportunity to utilize KOCOA in a classical, proto-historical archaeological context.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-138 |
Journal | Journal of Conflict Archaeology |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 26 Mar 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 26 Mar 2018 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- KOCOA
- battlefield
- Roman conquest
- Spain
- Cantabrian Wars
- oppidum
- Monte Bernorio