Archaeometallurgy: Guidelines for Best Practice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848024090
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Historic England
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 84
- Dimensions:
- 29.7 x 21 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide provides an introduction to the study of archaeological evidence for metalworking. It covers various aspects of archaeometallurgy, including fieldwork investigations and the analysis of artefacts and residues.
The document explores the scientific approaches used to understand metal production techniques and how these were applied in creating artefacts. By examining landscapes, buildings, features, and waste materials, researchers can gain insights into the history of metalworking.