Journal Article10.1002/9781119188230.saseas0568
Taphonomy
Karen Borrazzo
- 26 Nov 2018
TL;DR: Taphonomy explores the processes that alter human remains and artefacts, focusing on factors of accumulation and alteration. It involves macroscopic and microscopic observations, mineralogy, crystallography, and biogeochemistry. Methods include sample collection, laboratory procedures, and experimental taphonomy. Examples include color changes, structural alterations, and chemical alterations in bone and teeth.
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Abstract: 1. Definition and History 2. Why Study Taphonomy? 3. Objects 3.1. Biological Remains 3.2. Artefacts 4. Factors of Accumulation and Alteration 4.1. Biological Factors 4.2. Physical Factors 5. Methods 5.1. Sample Collect 5.2. In the Lab 5.2.1. Macroscopic Observations 5.2.2. Microscopic Observations 5.2.3. Mineralogy Crystallography 5.2.4. Biogeochemistry 5.3. Experimental Taphonomy 6. Some Examples 6.1. Color Changes 6.2. Structural Alterations in Bone and Teeth 6.3. Chemical Alterations in Bone and Teeth 6.4. Various Examples 7. Conclusion Acknowledgements Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketches
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