Non-Destructive pXRF on Prehistoric Obsidian Artifacts from the Central Mediterranean
Volcanic obsidian was widely used in ancient times for stone tools, with its highly glassy nature making it sharper than other lithics for cutting purposes. In Europe and the Mediterranean, there are just several island sources, and a few in one inland region, all having been used since the beginnin...
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7459 |