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The Archaeometallurgy of Copper: Evidence from Faynan, Jordan (Natural Science in Archaeology)

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
3540722378, 9783540722373
Open Library ID
OL16678144M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
33 MB (34364208 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
400\397
Topic
History Archaeology
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan, Jordan. It is an interdisciplinary study that comprises (mining-) archaeological and scientific aspects. The development of organizational patterns and technological improvements of mining and smelting through the ages (5th millennium BC to Roman Byzantine period), in a specific mining region, is discussed.

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