Lithic Residue Analysis
Author | : Shannon Croft |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 107 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : Archaeology |
ISBN | : 9781407358031 |
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Archaeological lithic residue analysis investigates the microscopic and chemical traces left behind by people on stone tools. These lithic residues provide detailed and compelling evidence of specific food and technological activities, and tool manufacturing choices. Interest in the study of lithic residues has grown substantially in the past decade, reflected by an increasing number of publications and a proliferation of techniques applied to their study. This monograph offers a recent and critical review of these technical advances to help archaeologists determine best practice today.