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Micro- and Macroarchaeology - how can the two be combined

Sommer, U; Amicone, S; Chernysheva, E; (2019) Micro- and Macroarchaeology - how can the two be combined. In: Palincaş, N and Ponta, CC, (eds.) Bridging Science and Heritage in the Balkans: Studies in archaeometry, cultural heritage restoration and conservation. Archaeopress: Oxford.

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Abstract

We present the scientific analyses conducted on the ongoing excavation of the late Criș-settlement at Tăşnad-‘Sere’, Satu Mare province. The excavation aims to understand the relation between occupation layer and sub-surface features. We aim for a constant feedback between scientific analysis and excavation, adapting our excavation methods as needed. The ultimate aim is to develop methods that can also be applied on more conventional excavations as well. Soil analysis (XRF) showed a good correspondence of sulphur, inorganic phosphorus, potassium and calcium to archaeological features. Lipolythic microorganisms and thermophilic bacteria were identified around and in a pit, respectively. Petrographic thin section analysis showed that a very similar fabric with fine organic inclusions was used in all areas analysed.

Type: Book chapter
Title: Micro- and Macroarchaeology - how can the two be combined
ISBN: 9781789691962
Publisher version: https://www.oxbowbooks.com/dbbc/bridging-science-a...
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Institute of Archaeology
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Institute of Archaeology > Institute of Archaeology Gordon Square
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10073129
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