TA 30 - Archaeological Science Under a Microscope Studies in Residue and Ancient DNA Analysis in Honour of Thomas H. Loy

• Other Authors: Haslam, Michael (Editor), Robertson, Gail (Editor), Crowther, Alison (Editor), Nugent, Sue (Editor), Kirkwood, Luke (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Canberra ANU Press 2009
• Series: Terra Australis 30
• Subjects: Archaeology; australia; archaeology; methodology; Ancient DNA; DNA; Hafting; Microscope; Raphide; Resin; Starch
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

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. The book is a fitting tribute to Tom Loy, the pioneer of residue studies and gifted teacher who inspired and mentored these exciting projects.

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (270 p.)

ISBN

OAPEN_459754

Access

Open Access