Raw materials used for earth construction materials depend on local soil and sediment
resources available in each locality. Two groups of techniques are usually distinguished in …

This chapter attempts to describe the most commonly occurring archaeological materials
that are found in thin sections of soils and archaeological deposits, with comments on their …

ABSTRACT» This paper summarises micromorphological research applied to
archaeological settings. Previous studies have been on the regional-level emphasising …

Soil micromorphology consists of the integrated use of various microscopic techniques for
studying the arrangement and the nature of components that form sediments and soils. The …

Lithified paleosols show a variety of microscopic fabrics similar to those of the rocks that
enclose them. Sedimentary microfabrics are common in soils and paleosols that were …

Evidence of deformation at the microscopic level in archaeological contexts is rather rare. To
address the problem of identification of deformation structures, a series of experimental …

Applied Soils and Micromorphology in Archaeology provides the most up-to-date
information on soil science and its applications in archaeology. Based on more than three …

This chapter focuses on stone knapping as it creates a number of features that are
consistent enough to be recognized and described by standard micromorphological …

Sun dried mud bricks are a common building material across the globe, found in many
archaeological sites in the Old World since ca. 11,000 years ago. This material is known to …

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SEDIMENTS AND SOILS: Analysis, Interpretation and Management
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