Archaeology and archaeometallurgy: some unresolved areas in the interpretation of analytical data

Pearce, Mark (2016) Archaeology and archaeometallurgy: some unresolved areas in the interpretation of analytical data. STAR: Science & Technology of Archaeological Research, 2 (1). pp. 46-53. ISSN 2054-8923

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Abstract

This paper uses examples from Mediterranean and in particular Italian prehistory to explore the interface between prehistoric archaeology and metals analysis by examining three areas: the usefulness of data from past analyses (‘what is it made of?’), lead isotope analysis and the problem of unpublished data (‘where is it from?’), and the interpretation of analytical data (‘what does it mean?’). Issues discussed include big data, the integration of datasets from different analytical programmes (especially where analytical results are in disagreement), and open access and the withholding of data through incomplete publication, which means that conclusions cannot be verified. It offers some suggestions as to how communication between archaeologists and archaeometallurgists can be improved.

Item Type: Article
RIS ID: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/786285
Keywords: Big data, Open access, Composition, Provenance, Interpretation, Lead isotopes, Italy
Schools/Departments: University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Arts > School of Humanities > Department of Archaeology
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1080/20548923.2016.1160593
Depositing User: Eprints, Support
Date Deposited: 14 Jun 2016 08:06
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 17:47
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/33988

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