The origin of lead artifacts from Novae: applications of Pb isotopes in identifying the provenance of Roman artifacts from N. Bulgaria

The origin of lead artifacts from Novae: applications of Pb isotopes in identifying the provenance of Roman artifacts from N. Bulgaria

Abstract This study identifies the lead ores used to produce lead artifacts used by the Romans between the first and eighth centuries AD during the construction of the fort and then the town of Novae (N. Bulgaria). For this purpose, lead samples were taken from pipes, joints of columns and pedestals...

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Main Authors: Janusz Recław, Paula Sierpień, Jakub Karasiński, George Kamenov, Wayne Powell, Beata Marciniak-Maliszewska, Maciej Kałaska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-02-01
Series:Heritage Science
Subjects:
Lead isotopes
Novae
Lead origin
Lead provenance
Roman artifact
Artifacts origin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01151-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01151-2

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