Ancient technologies and archaeological materials
By: edited by Sarah U. Wisseman and Wendell S. Williams.
Contributors: Wisseman, Sarah Underhill.; Williams, Wendell S., 1928-
Publisher: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Langhorne, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
Subjects: Archaeology.; Technology -- History.
Description: Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials presents solutions to questions of dating, composition, provenience, and technology through the application of instrumental techniques to archaeological materials. The book also examines the reconstruction of early environments through analysis of bone and plant remains, the replication of artifacts to better understand ancient technologies through experimental archaeology, and the authentication of museum objects.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.