Ancient Mines and Quarries - A Trans-Atlantic Perspective (Paperback)

Fourteen papers explore a range of issues relating to prehistoric extraction sites, including ethnography, geochemical signatures, the application of neutron activation analysis, exploitation of erratics, excavation, survey and conservation. Topics include quernstone extraction, use of hammers, stages of extraction, geographical and social contexts, changing social regimes, the ritualised nature of journeys to quarry sites, study of petrofabrics, and the effects of joint and cleavage on quarrying practice. Two contributions are in French with extended summaries in English.

General

Imprint:	Oxbow Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2010
First published:	July 2010
Editors:	Margaret Brewer-LaPorta
Authors:	Adrian Burke • David Field
Dimensions:	241 x 167 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-84217-401-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > European archaeology > Classical Greek & Roman archaeology
LSN:	1-84217-401-0
Barcode:	9781842174012

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