The Archaeometallurgy of Copper
| Author | : Andreas Hauptmann |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 397 |
| Release | : 2007-12-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783540722380 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3540722386 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (386 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Archaeometallurgy of Copper by : Andreas Hauptmann
Download or read book The Archaeometallurgy of Copper written by Andreas Hauptmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-03 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan, Jordan. It is an interdisciplinary study that comprises (mining-) archaeological and scientific aspects. The development of organizational patterns and technological improvements of mining and smelting through the ages (5th millennium BC to Roman Byzantine period), in a specific mining region, is discussed.
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