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The Archaeometallurgy of Copper: Evidence from Faynan, Jordan

The Archaeometallurgy of Copper: Evidence from Faynan, Jordan

Hardcover

Series: Natural Science in Archaeology

Technology & EngineeringGeology

ISBN10: 3540722378
ISBN13: 9783540722373
Publisher: Springer
Published: Jun 8 2007
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.75
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.30 Depth: 9.40
Language: English

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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