Instrumental neutron activation based provenance studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with a case study on mycenaean pottery from Cyprus

J. Yellin*

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Abstract

A neutron activation programme aimed at archaeological provenance research operated at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem between the years 1974 and 1997. The history and accomplishments of that laboratory are presented. Endeavours to preserve unpublished results are described. Results on Cypriote pottery are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)271-288
Number of pages18
JournalArchaeometry
Volume49
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2007

Keywords

  • Archaeological science
  • Mycenaean pottery
  • Near East
  • Neutron activation analysis
  • Obsidian
  • Provenance
  • Trace element analysis

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