Archaeomineralogy
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: August 5, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 337
ISBN-13: 9783540425793
Subjects: Archaeology; Mineralogy; Penology; Historical Geology; Mineralogy (Specific Aspects); Science; Science/Mathematics; Anthropology - General; Earth Sciences - Geology; Earth Sciences - Mineralogy; Science / Geology; Mineralogy in archaeology
First sentence: What is archaeomineralogy?
Description: "This book presents a systematic look at the utilization of rock and mineral materials from prehistoric times through the 17th century ACE. The coverage is nearly world-wide and gives more than 800 references. Among the numerous illustrations are maps showing the location of major rock, mineral, and ore deposits, as well as photos and drawings of minerals, artifacts, statues, and large structures.

Major portions of this book are based on 34 years of experience the author has doing geoarchaeology, archaeomineralogy, and archaeometallurgy in more than a dozen countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America."--BOOK JACKET.