| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1037661 | Journal of Archaeological Science | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Archaeological artefacts are irreplaceable information resources. Consequently analytical methods must be non-destructive or use the minimum of sample so that an artefact remains accessible and unchanged for future research. The significance and innovation of the current study is the application of micro- and non-destructive analytical methods to an ancient Egyptian pillow in order to gain new knowledge about funerary customs, population composition, trade routes, and technological expertise. In this study, the analytical results highlight the funerary customs of a migrant community within ancient Egypt with an ephemeral technological expertise.
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Authors
J. Seath, A.P. Giże, A.R. David, K. Hall, P. Lythgoe, R. Speak, S. Caldwell,