The Archaeometallurgy of Copper [electronic resource] : Evidence from Faynan, Jordan / by Andreas Hauptmann.

Author
Hauptmann, Andreas [Browse]
Uniform title
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed. 2007.
Published/​Created
Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
Description
1 online resource (399 p.)

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Natural science in archaeology
Summary note
The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan, Jordan. It is an interdisciplinary study that comprises (mining-) archaeological and scientific aspects. The development of organisational patterns and technological improvements of mining and smelting through the ages (5th millennium BC to Roman Byzantine period), in a specific mining region, is discussed. Principles of modern archaeometallurgy in the field and laboratory are explained. An important focus are mineralogical and chemical slag investigations and on the role of tra
Notes
Revised translation.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-340) and index.
Language note
English
Contents
  • Problems and Methods of Archaeometallurgy
  • Nature and Geology in Faynan
  • The Raw Material Sources
  • Field Evidence and Dating of Early Mining and Smelting in the Faynan District
  • Study of Archaeometallurgical Slag and Metal
  • Copper Smelting Technology
  • Export of Ore and Copper: The Importance of Faynan in Prehistoric Palestine
  • Summary.
ISBN
  • 1-281-13962-9
  • 9786611139629
  • 3-540-72238-6
OCLC
232363475
Doi
  • 10.1007/978-3-540-72238-0
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