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Archaeometry is an international research journal covering the application of the physical and biological sciences to archaeology, anthropology and art history https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14754754 #archaeology #science #research

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · May 8

We've just started using a new editorial management system. This will help us provide a better service to authors & reviewers. Apologies if there are delays responding to submissions or enquiries for the next couple of weeks while our staff & editors learn the new system

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"The Origin and Circulation of Cinnabar in Neolithic Age of China: Evidence From Sulfur and Mercury Isotope Analysis", explores the use of the highly prized pigment cinnabar in artefacts from the Liangzhu culture.

Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · 9d

"Crafting Brilliance: The Artistry and Legacy of Adakkaputhur Intermetallic γ-Bronze Mirrors (Cu41Sn11)" the creation and tradition of Vālkkaṇāti.

Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · 13d

October is here and so is the October Issue of Archaeometry! 🍂 🍂

Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 30

"Archaeometallurgy in northern Oman—Diachronic copper production on a smelting site in Wadi al-Salh" presents new data on copper technology in the Bronze Age and Islamic periods in Oman.
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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 29

In "Experimental bone combustion and collagen preservation: implications for isotopic studies" how combustion affects biological analysis, especially isotopic studies, is explored.

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 22

Pottery production and Granular White imports at Late Formative San José Cuautitlan

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 18

Archaeometrical study of ceramic materials from the Chupícuaro culture (Formative Period, Mesoamerica)

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 17

Out now, the special issue on Archaeological Science in Latin America! The eight papers featured in this issue underscore the methodological diversity and interdisciplinary approaches that characterize archaeological science in Latin America.

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 16

Production of arsenical bronze using speiss on the Elephantine Island (Aswan, Egypt) during the Middle Kingdom (Middle Bronze Age) (c.2000–1650 BCE) #OpenAccess #Egypt #Bronze

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 15

The application of a genetic algorithm in the correlation of intra-individual isotopic Sr dental records for archaeological and palaeontological reconstruction of years-long mobility

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 12

Compositional characteristics of proto-porcelain wares of the Wuyishan cluster in Southeast China

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 11

Highland and foothill pottery production technologies: A perspective from the third millennium BCE from Southwest Anatolia (Türkiye)

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 9

Out now – The newest issue of Archaeometry full of fantastic articles!

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 5

Analysis of the medieval glass beads from a conquering Hungarian burial in Lužianky, Slovakia

This article examines 10th-century blue and purple glass beads from a Hungarian burial in Lužianky, Slovakia, in order to determine their origin through chemical analysis.
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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 4

The glazed tiles in Yaogang village kiln in the Ming dynasty, Nanjing, China: Unveiling the unique mysteries of their techniques and compositions through comprehensive analysis methods
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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 3

What can lithics tell us about demography: people are not rocks (nor dates)

Lithics have been used as a proxy for population size, this paper argues that those interactions do not produce fixed relationships between numbers of people and of lithic artifacts (or dates) produced.

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 2

Levantine Hacksilber and the flow of silver in early Mediterranean commerce

This study presents a comprehensive approach to provenancing ancient silver artefacts.
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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jul 1

The use and production technologies of iron of the Han Dynasty in eastern Sichuan Province, China

A comprehensive study of the excavated smelting remains indicating that iron smelting and forging activities were taking place at the site of Luojiaba.
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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jun 18

What can lithics tell us about the evolution of learning and development? Find out in this new article published in Archaeometry! buff.ly/uhyD5xu

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jun 8

Our June issue is out now featuring great articles on a range of topics including iron working, analysis of wooden remains, and so much more! buff.ly/E5ASdWk

Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jun 7

What can lithics tell us about food production during the transition to farming? Exploring harvesting practices and cultural changes during the neolithic in Southwest Asia: a view from Qminas (north-western Syria) buff.ly/9mDIJGb

Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jun 6

Ever wondered what eye makeup in the past was made from? Check out the new article published in Archaeometry on "Eye makeup in Northwestern Iran at the time of the Assyrian Empire: a new kohl recipe based on manganese and graphite from Kani Koter (Iron Age III)" buff.ly/bWrRoty

Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jun 5

Read about 5th century CE glass finds in "Insights into late Sasanian glass workshop at the city of Istakhr, Fras" buff.ly/Rc8wRIV

Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · Jun 4

Our special issue on Chronological Modelling is out now! This issue features 9 articles that provide a snapshot of current research on approaches to chronology in archaeology. buff.ly/ITt4x5n

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Archaeometry @archaeometry.bsky.social · May 23

Archaeometry welcomes a new Editorial Coordinator to our editoral office. Rachel Cartwright will be working part time to help the editors manage submitted papers,