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The aminochronology of man-induced Shell middens in caves in Northern Spain
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Torres Pérez-Hidalgo, Trinidad José (2009). The aminochronology of man-induced Shell middens in caves in Northern Spain. "Archaeometry", v. 51 (n. 1); pp. 123-139. ISSN 0003-813X.
Description
| Title: | The aminochronology of man-induced Shell middens in caves in Northern Spain |
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| Item Type: | Article |
| Título de Revista/Publicación: | Archaeometry |
| Date: | January 2009 |
| ISSN: | 0003-813X |
| Volume: | 51 |
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| Faculty: | E.T.S.I. Minas (UPM) |
| Department: | Ingeniería Geológica [hasta 2014] |
| Creative Commons Licenses: | Recognition - No derivative works - Non commercial |
Abstract
HHere, we provide the first report on the ages of 54 archaeological levels in 38 caves in northern Spain by means of the aspartic acid DIL ratio measurements in Patella shells, with good results. For this purpose, we developed an age calculation algorithm that allows the numerical dating of deposits from other archaeological localities in the area and nearby regions. We conclude that the sample size—that is, the number of shells analysed within a single level—reinforces the importance of analysing numerous specimens per horizon and the understanding of the time-aver aging concept. The ultrastructure of different species of Patella shells was also studied, showing calcite in their apexes and aragonite at their margins.
More information
| Item ID: | 3367 |
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| DC Identifier: | https://oa.upm.es/3367/ |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:oa.upm.es:3367 |
| Deposited by: | Biblioteca ETSI Minas y Energía |
| Deposited on: | 16 Jun 2010 12:10 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Apr 2016 12:54 |
