Shahack-Gross, R., Berna, F., Karkanas, P. and Weiner, S. (2004). Bat guano and preservation of archaeological remains in cave sites. J Archaeol Sci 31 (9). Vol 31(9), pp. 1259-1272.
| Title: | Bat guano and preservation of archaeological remains in cave sites | ||||
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| Issue: | J Archaeol Sci 31 (9) | ||||
| Series: | Journal of Archaeological Science | ||||
| Volume: | 31 (9) | ||||
| Page Start/End: | 1259 - 1272 | ||||
| Biblio Note | Please note that this is a bibliographic record only, as originally entered into the BIAB database. The ADS have no files for download, and unfortunately cannot advise further on where to access hard copy or digital versions. | ||||
| Publication Type: | Journal | ||||
| Abstract: | The formation of authigenic minerals in cave sediments can be used to reconstruct the paleochemical conditions that prevailed in the past. The authors investigated contemporary bat guano deposits in caves and the sediments directly below such deposits. The emerging patterns show that the formation of authigenic minerals occurs under acidic conditions within tens of years. Periods of cave abandonment can be inferred from the presence of authigenic minerals in the sediments as it is during these times that bats mainly occupy the cave. | ||||
| Year of Publication: | 2004 | ||||
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| Created Date: | 06 Dec 2004 |
