Published 2004 | Version v1
Book

Alterations in archaeological bones thermally treated: structure and morphology

  • 1. Direccion de Antropologia Fisica, INAH, Gandhi s/n, Polanco, 11560 Mexico D. F. (Mexico)
  • 2. Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-lztapalapa, Michoacan esquina La Purisima, Apdo.Postal 55-534, Mexico D. F. (Mexico)
  • 3. Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, UNAM, Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, 04510 Mexico D. F. (Mexico)

Description

Archaeological bones found close to Mexico city (Tlatelcomila) have been characterized by X-ray Diffraction, Small Angle X-ray Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. These techniques, which are not conventionally used in archaeological research, provided useful information. The boiled bones were clearly distinguished from grilled bones. The degree of deterioration of the bone structure was quantified through parameters such as gyration radius or fractal dimension. The morphology followed the structural modifications and changes resulting from thermic exposure. (Author) 23 refs., 1 tab., 2 figs

Part of:
The Materials Science and its impact in the Archaeology

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Alteraciones en huesos arqueologicos termicamente tratados: estructura y morfologia

Publishing Information

Publisher
Innovacion Editorial Lagares de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Imprint Place
Naucalpan, Estado de Mexico (Mexico)
ISBN
968-5785-87-2
Imprint Title
The Materials Science and its impact in the Archaeology
Imprint Pagination
274 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 101-107

Conference

Title
12. International Material Research Congress; Symposium on Archaeological Issues in Materials Science
Original Conference Title
12. Congreso Internacional de Investigacion en Materiales
Dates
17-21 Aug 2003
Place
Cancun, Quintana Roo (Mexico)

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