Traceology

Traceology, or use-wear analysis, is the method that identifies the use and function of prehistoric tools. It was initially developed at the Leningrad Institute of Archaeology under the leadership of Sergei A. Semenov and was made known worldwide in 1964 when the English translation of his monograph...

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Main Authors:	Pawlik, Alfred F, Fuentes, Riczar
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Published:	Archīum Ateneo 2024
Subjects:	Edge-wear Energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry Experimentation High power method History of traceology Laser scanning confocal microscopy Low power method Micropolish Polish formation Quantification Residue analysis Scanning electron microscopy Use-wear analysis Anthropology Archaeological Anthropology
Online Access:	https://archium.ateneo.edu/sa-faculty-pubs/147 https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90799-6.00012-4
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spelling	ph-ateneo-arc.sa-faculty-pubs-11462024-06-06T02:50:13Z Traceology Pawlik, Alfred F Fuentes, Riczar Traceology, or use-wear analysis, is the method that identifies the use and function of prehistoric tools. It was initially developed at the Leningrad Institute of Archaeology under the leadership of Sergei A. Semenov and was made known worldwide in 1964 when the English translation of his monograph Prehistoric Technology was published. Since then, this method and the related technology have been constantly developed and enhanced. While traceological studies commonly analyze lithic artifacts, this method can also be applied on tools made of bone, antler, shell, or metal. This chapter provides an overview of the methodology and development of traceology. 2024-01-01T08:00:00Z text https://archium.ateneo.edu/sa-faculty-pubs/147 https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90799-6.00012-4 Sociology & Anthropology Department Faculty Publications Archīum Ateneo Edge-wear Energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry Experimentation High power method History of traceology Laser scanning confocal microscopy Low power method Micropolish Polish formation Quantification Residue analysis Scanning electron microscopy Use-wear analysis Anthropology Archaeological Anthropology
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topic	Edge-wear Energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry Experimentation High power method History of traceology Laser scanning confocal microscopy Low power method Micropolish Polish formation Quantification Residue analysis Scanning electron microscopy Use-wear analysis Anthropology Archaeological Anthropology
spellingShingle	Edge-wear Energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry Experimentation High power method History of traceology Laser scanning confocal microscopy Low power method Micropolish Polish formation Quantification Residue analysis Scanning electron microscopy Use-wear analysis Anthropology Archaeological Anthropology Pawlik, Alfred F Fuentes, Riczar Traceology
description	Traceology, or use-wear analysis, is the method that identifies the use and function of prehistoric tools. It was initially developed at the Leningrad Institute of Archaeology under the leadership of Sergei A. Semenov and was made known worldwide in 1964 when the English translation of his monograph Prehistoric Technology was published. Since then, this method and the related technology have been constantly developed and enhanced. While traceological studies commonly analyze lithic artifacts, this method can also be applied on tools made of bone, antler, shell, or metal. This chapter provides an overview of the methodology and development of traceology.
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