Archaeological science under a microscope: studies in residue and ancient DNA analysis in honour of Thomas H. Loy

"These highly varied studies, spanning the world, demonstrate how much modern analyses of microscopic traces on artifacts are altering our perceptions of the past. Ranging from early humans to modern kings, from ancient Australian spears or Mayan pots to recent Maori cloaks, the contributions d...

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Weitere Verfasser: Haslam, Michael 1978- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Canberra, ACT ANU E Press [2009]
Schriftenreihe:Terra Australis 30
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Zusammenfassung:"These highly varied studies, spanning the world, demonstrate how much modern analyses of microscopic traces on artifacts are altering our perceptions of the past. Ranging from early humans to modern kings, from ancient Australian spears or Mayan pots to recent Maori cloaks, the contributions demonstrate how starches, raphides, hair, blood, feathers, resin and DNA have become essential elements in archaeology's modern arsenal for reconstructing the daily, spiritual, and challenging aspects of ancient lives and for understanding human evolution."--Publisher's description
Beschreibung:Chiefly papers originally presented at a symposium held in Tom H. Loy's memory on Aug. 19, 2006 at the University of Queensland, Brisbane
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (vii, 270 Seiten) illustrations, maps
ISBN:1921536853
9781921536854

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