Soil micromorphology in archaeology: history, objectives, possibilities and prospects

The history of applying soil micromorphology in archaeology in Russia and abroad is overviewed. The main objectives of soil micromorphological analysis of archaeological objects are specified. The possibilities offered by this method are illustrated by the example of a micromorphological study of a...

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Main Authors: M. A. Bronnikova, A. V. Panin, V. V. Murasheva, A. A. Golyeva
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: V.V. Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute 2016-11-01
Series:Бюллетень Почвенного института им. В.В. Докучаева
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Online Access:https://bulletin.esoil.ru/jour/article/view/233
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Summary:The history of applying soil micromorphology in archaeology in Russia and abroad is overviewed. The main objectives of soil micromorphological analysis of archaeological objects are specified. The possibilities offered by this method are illustrated by the example of a micromorphological study of a cultural layer of an Early Medieval settlement. The prospects of archaeological soil micromorphology development are outlined.
ISSN:0136-1694
2312-4202