Browsing by Subject "Obsidian--Middle East"
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Geochemistry of Anatolian Obisidian : Implications for Sourcing and Dating of Artifacts
(2010-04)Abundant volcanism in southwest Asia provided early civilizations with obsidian, which was used to manufacture tools and other carved items. Because each obsidian flow has a unique chemical composition, ancient trade ... -
Obsidian Hydration Dating of Archaeological Artifacts from the Middle East : Characterizing Compositional Variations of Potential Volcanic Sources.
(2009-01-08)Archaeological artifacts from the Middle East offer important insights into the evolution of early human civilization. This study documents the initial water content of 96 individual volcanic flows in the Middle East, and ...