The Archaeometallurgy of Copper

Evidence from Faynan, Jordan

Gebonden Engels 2007 2007e druk 9783540722373
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The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan, Jordan. It is an interdisciplinary study that comprises (mining-) archaeological and scientific aspects. The development of organizational patterns and technological improvements of mining and smelting through the ages (5th millennium BC to Roman Byzantine period), in a specific mining region, is discussed.

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ISBN13:9783540722373
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:388
Uitgever:Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Druk:2007

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Problems and Methods of Archaeometallurgy.- Nature and Geology in Faynan.- The Raw Material Sources.- Field Evidence and Dating of Early Mining and Smelting in the Faynan District.- Study of Archaeometallurgical Slag and Metal.- Copper Smelting Technology.- Export of Ore and Copper: The Importance of Faynan in Prehistoric Palestine.- Summary.

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