Photographier Pincevent

Abstract

The Magdalenian camp site of Pincevent was discovered in 1964, near Montereau-Fault-Yonne (Seine-et-Marne). Assuring the preservation and transmission of this exceptional archaeological heritage has become one of the main goals of scientific research since the beginning of archaeological excavations. Accordingly, the excavation field crew was particularly interested in developing innovative methods for the recording of the features of habitation surfaces. Photography played a major role in this process. This article describes how the evolution of these methods was directed towards the identification of occupation floors and the demonstration of the coherence of their structure. This approach was constructed in connection with the adoption of new research tools (photogrammetry and spatial analysis). The article thus addresses the role played by written and oral archives in this process, both through the processing and analysis of two series of photographs taken on the site and the production of semi-directive interviews with the actors who worked on the development of these methods.