Organic residue analysis reveals the function of bronze age metal daggers

Organic residue analysis reveals the function of bronze age metal daggers

Abstract The article discusses results of organic residue analysis performed on ten copper-alloy daggers from Bronze Age Pragatto, Italy, c.1550–1250 BCE. Metal daggers are widespread in Chalcolithic and Bronze Age Europe, yet their social and practical roles are still hotly debated. Are they symbol...

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Main Authors: Isabella Caricola, Alasdair Charles, Jacopo Tirillò, Fraser Charlton, Huw Barton, Francesco Breglia, Alberto Rossi, Maria Chiara Deflorian, Anna Maria De Marinis, Susanna Harris, Alessio Pellegrini, Federico Scacchetti, Paolo Boccuccia, Monica Miari, Andrea Dolfini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09983-3

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09983-3

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