数理考古的理论与方法OA

Mathematical archaeology,distinct from scientific archaeology,represents an expansion of the research paradigm in historical studies.Based on the theoretical foundations of"everything is number"and the philosophy of mathematical practice,it treats quantitative data,graphics,symbols and other data as historical sources.Following five core procedures—data collection,structural analysis,mathematical modeling,practical verification and interpretative analysis of historical implications—it reveals the historical significance of data embedded in literature and remains.Among these processes,data analysis serves as the foundation of mathematical archaeology,while mathematical modeling based on data analysis constitutes its core.This paper clarifies two basic concepts in mathematical archaeology:data and models;illustrates diverse approaches to mathematical modeling in this field through four case studies;and demonstrates the application and significance of Chen Qi's"three circles and three squares"cosmic model in historical research and archaeological excavation.