LOS PAISAJES MINEROS DE HISPANIA Y LA INVESTIGACIÓN EN ARQUEOMINERÍA

Abstract

This article reviews the research situation in ancient mining areas of the Iberian Peninsula, within  the  context  of archaeomining  studies.  From  a methodological  point  of view  we  will address the pertinence of Landscape Archaeology for understanding the morphological and technical aspects of mining within the framework  of Roman control and exploitation  strategy. A critical analysis  is done of  recent approaches  to mining within studies of Roman economy, which attempt to approach it as if it were an industrial activity and as a economic sector. Finally, some promising research lines are reviewed.