Hafting of a Neolithic leister: Identification of adhesives from Lolland (Denmark)
Birch tar has been identified as the predominant adhesive used for hafting purposes in the European Mesolithic and Neolithic. Its role in the manufacture of composite tools and weapons comprising wooden, bone and flint components attests its importance during these periods. The discovery of birch t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Editorial Board of DJA
2024-01-01
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Series: | Danish Journal of Archaeology |
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Online Access: | https://tidsskrift.dk/dja/article/view/141566 |