Hanson, M. and Cain, C. (2007). Examining histology to identify burned bone. J Archaeol Sci 34 (11). Vol 34(11), pp. 1902-1913.
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Examining histology to identify burned bone | ||||
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J Archaeol Sci 34 (11) | ||||
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Journal of Archaeological Science | ||||
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34 (11) | ||||
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1902 - 1913 | ||||
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Early research suggests that examination of the microscopic internal structure is a valid method for distinguishing burned from unburned bone in the archaeological record. The study compares burned and unburned modern bones with archaeological bones from Sibudu Cave (ca. 60,000 years ago) and Cave of Hearths (over 200,000 years ago), South Africa, to more fully describe the heat-induced histological changes to bone. The authors also explore the effects of diagenesis on those changes to determine if histological evidence of burning preserves through fossilisation and diagenetic processes and can be successfully used to identify ancient burning. It is argued that application of this technique can help in addressing various issues, including the origins of controlled use of fire and understanding animal butchery and disposal. | ||||
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2007 | ||||
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05 Dec 2007 |
