| Title: |
Examining histology to identify burned bone
|
| Issue: |
J Archaeol Sci 34 (11) |
| Series: |
Journal of Archaeological Science
|
| Volume: |
34
(11)
|
| Page Start/End: |
1902 - 1913 |
| Biblio Note |
The ADS have no files for download on this page but further information is available online, normally as an electronic
version maintained by the Publisher, or held in a larger collection such as an ADS Archive. Please refer to the DOI or URI
listed in the Relations section of this record to locate the information you require. In the case of non-ADS resources,
please be aware that we cannot advise further on availability.
|
| Publication Type: |
Journal
|
| Abstract: |
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. |
| Year of Publication: |
2007
|
| Subjects / Periods: |
| Archaeological Bones (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Bones (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Bone (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Modern (Auto Detected Temporal) |
|
| Source: |
BIAB
(The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
|
| Relations: |
|
| Created Date: |
05 Dec 2007 |
