Organic Residue Analysis and the First Uses of Pottery in the Ancient Middle East

by Michael Gregg

Overview

This volume discusses the role of organic residue analysis in identifying economic activities and subsistence practices associated with the first uses of pottery in the Middle East, and presents the results of analysis of 280 potsherds recovered from 22 Neolithic and early Chalcolithic settlements dating between 7300 and 4300 cal BC. It also formulates guidelines and suggests future directions for the use of organic residue analysis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781407304731
Publisher:	British Archaeological Reports
Publication date:	02/28/2000
Series:	bar s Series , #2065
Pages:	97
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Michael W. Gregg