Also published in Bull. Backthrusts developed at the ramp-flat transitions as well as by inversion of former normal, listric synsedimentary faults. Periclinal closures, en echelon relay structures, tear faults, lateral ramps and fold interference structures are commonly observed features. Also published in Bull. The archaeology of iron industry Recent research on ancient iron industry has taken important new directions in Europe and especially in Switzerland.
New data are available, new techniques are applied and new questions are discussed.
Slags and other metallurgical remains provide important informations on the history of technology. Their study permits greater understanding of an industrial activity essen- tial to the economy of ancient societies. In this manner, the remains are interpreted from in a technological point of view in their original production line and, to a certain extent, the importance of the activity can be estimated as well. On a regional scale, systematic study gradually reveals the organi- sation of this industry and its development in the course of time. Also published in Bull.