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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Other Authors: Haslam, Michael 1978- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Canberra, ACT ANU E Press [2009]
Series:Terra Australis 30
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:"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
Item Description:Chiefly papers originally presented at a symposium held in Tom H. Loy's memory on Aug. 19, 2006 at the University of Queensland, Brisbane
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (vii, 270 Seiten) illustrations, maps
ISBN:1921536853
9781921536854

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