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Journal of Archaeological Science Volume 39, Issue 12,  Pages 3483-3764, December 2012

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A systematic approach to the recovery and identification of starches from carbonised deposits on ceramic vessels   Original Research Article Pages 3483-3492 Hayley Saul, Julie Wilson, Carl P. Heron, Aikaterini Glykou, Sönke Hartz, Oliver E. Craig Highlights ► Starches can be successfully extracted from carbonised ceramic residues. ► In some cases classification of granules could be achieved to high specificity. ► Starches were classified from Mesolithic and Neolithic Baltic pottery residues. ► These findings do not suggest a use of domesticated cereals supporting slow adoption.

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Environmental changes in the Maryut lagoon (northwestern Nile delta) during the last ∼2000 years   Original Research Article Pages 3493-3504 Clément Flaux, Mena El-Assal, Nick Marriner, Christophe Morhange, Jean-Marie Rouchy, Ingeborg Soulié-Märsche, Magdy Torab Highlights ► We reconstruct the hydrological evolution of the Maryut lagoon since ∼2000 years. ► Flooding phases are consistent with agricultural activities and shores occupation. ► Drying-up phases are consistent with the relative abandonment of the region. ► Maryut lagoon is a good example of environment–society interactions.

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Archaeological carved slabs of the Langobard art in churches of Peligna Valley and Spoleto (Italy): provenance of the stones   Original Research Article Pages 3505-3515 Vincenzo Ferrini, Caterina De Vito, Silvano Mignardi, Damiano Venanzio Fucinese Highlights ► We investigated the provenance of ornamental carved stones of the Langobard art. ► A multi-analytical approach was used for the complete characterization of the stones. ► The stones here studied are limestone and marble. ► The value of the stones highlights the different prestige of the two communities. ► The comparison data between artefacts and geological samples proved the provenance.

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Chromatographic analysis of indigo from Maya Blue by LC–DAD–QTOF   Original Research Article Pages 3516-3523 E. Sanz, A. Arteaga, M.A. García, C. Cámara, C. Dietz Highlights ► A novel and rapid extraction method for indigo from Maya Blue was developed. ► Indigotin and indirubin were identified by LC–DAD–QTOF. ► For the first time indigo components in Maya Blue could be chemically confirmed. ► Maya Blue was identified in three samples from a 16th century codex by B. Sahagún. ► The study provides a helpful tool to determine Maya Blue in archaeological material.

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FTIR and statistical studies on amber artefacts from three Romanian archaeological sites   Original Research Article Pages 3524-3533 G.I. Truică, E.D. Teodor, E.S. Teodor, S.C. Liţescu, G.L. Radu Highlights ► FTIR-reflectance analysis for archaeological amber. ► Statistical analysis of FTIR-reflectance spectra. ► Correlations between historical context, analytical data and statistical data. ► New data about Romanian amber artefacts.

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Portable XRF analysis of zoomorphic figurines, “tokens,” and sling bullets from Chogha Gavaneh, Iran   Original Research Article Pages 3534-3541 Firoozeh Forouzan, Jeffrey B. Glover, Frank Williams, Daniel Deocampo Highlights ► We focus on 87 small finds from the Early Chalcolithic period (ca. 5000–4000 B.C.E). ► pXRF of ceramic artifacts – use of an InnovX α−4000 hand-held device. ► Presence of non-local, small finds supports their use in exchange systems.

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Decline in firing technology or poorer fuel resources? High-temperature thermoluminescence (HTTL) archaeothermometry of Neolithic ceramics from Pool, Sanday, Orkney   Original Research Article Pages 3542-3552 Joel Q.G. Spencer, David C.W. Sanderson Highlights ► We have studied high-temperature thermoluminescence of Neolithic ceramics from Pool. ► Thermoluminescence glow curves are parameterized to obtain thermal history data. ► Ceramics from earliest Neolithic are consistently better fired than later examples. ► Reduced thermal exposure correlates with poorer fuel resources and palaeoclimate. ► Ambient temperature TL identifies stratigraphic relationships in luminescence ages.

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Holocene paleoshorelines, water levels and submerged prehistoric site potential of Rice Lake (Ontario, Canada)   Original Research Article Pages 3553-3567 Elizabeth P. Sonnenburg, Joseph I. Boyce, Philip Suttak Highlights ► We created paleogeographic maps including isostatic uplift and basin sedimentation. ► We examined water-level and paleoshoreline changes throughout the Holocene. ► Isostatic uplift can substantially influence paleobathymetry. ► These changes must be accounted for when reconstructing paleoshorelines.

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Mapping prehistoric social fields on the Sepik coast of Papua New Guinea: ceramic compositional analysis using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry   Original Research Article Pages 3568-3580 Mark Golitko, John Edward Terrell Highlights ► We analyzed 287 ceramic sherds from the Sepik coast of northern Papua New Guinea. ► Eight compositional groups, one associated with production on or near Tumleo Island. ► Exchange on the coast significantly predates colonial pacification. ► Transported Tumleo Island ceramics identified only after 1000 BP

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Multispectral images of ostraca: acquisition and analysis   Original Research Article Pages 3581-3590 Shira Faigenbaum, Barak Sober, Arie Shaus, Murray Moinester, Eli Piasetzky, Gregory Bearman, Michael Cordonsky, Israel Finkelstein Highlights ► Multispectral imaging can improve the readability of ostraca inscriptions. ► A new method for finding the optimal wavelength to image an ostracon is presented. ► Spectral images of 33 Hebrew ostraca from the Iron Age were taken and analyzed. ► A low cost multispectral imaging system designed for ostraca, is suggested.

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Acoustics and Levantine rock art: auditory perceptions in La Valltorta Gorge (Spain)   Original Research Article Pages 3591-3599 Margarita Díaz-Andreu, Carlos García Benito Highlights ► A strong relationship between rock art and acoustics is proposed for La Valltorta Gorge. ► The three major sites were found to be in strongly echoing locations. ► The highest resonance values were generally noted in front of the major sites. ► Minor rock art sites gave better results for resonance when looking at panels. ► A different ritual use of major and minor rock art sites is suggested.

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Lipid residue analyses of Early Neolithic funnel-beaker pottery from Skogsmossen, eastern Central Sweden, and the earliest evidence of dairying in Sweden   Original Research Article Pages 3600-3609 Sven Isaksson, Fredrik Hallgren Highlights ► Lipid analysis of Neolithic funnel-beaker pots indicates a varied vessel use. ► Funnel-beakers deposited in sacrificial fen have traces of domestic use. ► Pots have been used for both marine and terrestrial products. ► Cattle were used for diary milk production in the Scandinavian Early Neolithic.

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The Shuidonggou site complex: new excavations and implications for the earliest Late Paleolithic in North China   Original Research Article Pages 3610-3626 Shuwen Pei, Xing Gao, Huimin Wang, Kathleen Kuman, Christopher J. Bae, Fuyou Chen, Ying Guan, Yue Zhang, Xiaoling Zhang, Fei Peng, Xiaoli Li Highlights ► Shuidonggou site plays an important role for understanding the Initial Late Paleolithic in northern China. ► Five localities were excavated, yielding more than 50,000 stone artifacts, ostrich eggshell beads, etc. ► Dating results suggest that human occupation occurred during ∼32,000–6000 BP. ► More than 80 finely-perforated and polished ostrich egg-shell beads were recovered from three sites. ► Several worked bone needles and an awl were uncovered from the site, SDG12, c. 13,000 BP.

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Spatial organization of the Gravettian mammoth hunters' site at Kraków Spadzista (southern Poland)   Original Research Article Pages 3627-3642 Jarosław Wilczyński, Piotr Wojtal, Krzysztof Sobczyk Highlights ► Kraków Spadzista could be described as one large site. ► It was possible to separate three zones of human activity at this site. ► Only short-term and seasonal nature of the settlement is observed.

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From textiles to sheep: investigating wool fibre development in pre-Roman Italy using scanning electron microscopy (SEM)   Original Research Article Pages 3643-3661 Margarita Gleba Highlights ► First diachronic investigation of wool fibre from pre-Roman Italy. ► Existing wool quality classification systems are discussed. ► Bronze Age wool was primitive with very fine underwool and very coarse kemps. ► Over time kemp has disappeared and coarser but more uniform fleece developed. ► Necessity to focus on the uninterrupted range rather than the outliers is argued for.

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Pig domestication and husbandry practices in the middle Neolithic of the Wei River Valley, northwest China: evidence from linear enamel hypoplasia   Original Research Article Pages 3662-3670 Hua Wang, Louise Martin, Songmei Hu, Weilin Wang Highlights ► LEH studies at Chinese prehistoric sites supports domestic status of pigs. ► LEH can detect intensification of prehistoric pig husbandry. ► This study shows early pigs had spring births, as wild boar.

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Modelling the effect of Mesolithic populations on the slowdown of the Neolithic transition   Original Research Article Pages 3671-3676 Neus Isern, Joaquim Fort Highlights ► Mesolithic populations limited the Neolithic population growth. ► Competence for space and resources is the main cause for the Neolithic slowdown. ► Dispersal restrictions alone cannot explain the Neolithic slowdown.

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Pre-Clovis in Texas? A critical assessment of the “Buttermilk Creek Complex”   Original Research Article Pages 3677-3682 Juliet E. Morrow, Stuart J. Fiedel, Donald L. Johnson, Marcel Kornfeld, Moye Rutledge, W. Raymond Wood Highlights ► We critically evaluate the claim for a pre-Clovis occupation at the Debra L. Friedkin site in Texas. ► Results indicate trampling and turbation can explain the unusually old dates for a Clovis-like lithic assemblage. ► We interpret the Buttermilk Creek Complex as Clovis tools and debitage in secondary context.

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Optical Coherence Tomography for the non-invasive investigation of the microstructure of ancient Egyptian faience   Original Research Article Pages 3683-3690 Haida Liang, Margaret Sax, David Saunders, Mike Tite Highlights ► OCT can image the glaze, glaze/core interaction layers of faience non-invasively. ► Non-invasive OCT images can separate ancient faience into three categories. ► OCT can be applied to a much wider range of ancient faience objects than SEM.

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Neandertals, early modern humans, and rodeo riders   Original Research Article Pages 3691-3693 Erik Trinkaus Highlights ► Neandertal and roder rider injuries suggested Neandertal close-quarter hunting. ► Similar injury patterns are evident among Upper Paleolithic modern humans. ► Evidence of effective throwing spears has been emerging for Neandertals. ► The pattern is mostly due to few lower limb injuries and subcutaneous cranial bone. ► Neandertal injury patterns should be seen as due to many causes, not just hunting.

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Assessing mussel shell diagenesis in the modern vadose zone at Lyon's Bluff (22OK520), Northeast Mississippi   Original Research Article Pages 3694-3705 Joe D. Collins Highlights ► Determined that aragonite diagenesis is non-existent at Lyon's Bluff (22OK520), NE Mississippi. ► Identified several trace elements that are reliable in provenance studies of shell-temper. ► Established a precedence for diagenetic vetting prior to chemical analysis of freshwater shell.

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Topographical evolution and14C age dating of the construction of the Eurimji reservoir (Jecheon, Korea)   Original Research Article Pages 3706-3713 Wook-Hyun Nahm, Jin Kwan Kim, Ju-Yong Kim, Jaesoo Lim, Jin Cheul Kim, Kang-Min Yu Highlights ► The tamped-earth method was used for the Eurimji levee construction in Korea. ► The age of levee construction is around 1200–110014C yr BP (AD 800–900). ► The levee was constructed making effective use of the surrounding topography.

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Sebbersund: isotopes and mobility in an 11th−12th c. AD Danish churchyard   Original Research Article Pages 3714-3720 T. Douglas Price, Jens N. Nielsen, Karin Margarita Frei, Niels Lynnerup Highlights ► Sebbersund, Denmark, was an important trading center in 11th-12th century AD. ► It was the location of one of the first churches in Denmark. ► Excavations exposed almost 500 graves in the cemetery. ► Strontium isotope analysis from burials indicate three non-locals of nineteen sampled. ► Six archaeological fauna samples were analyzed for local strontium baseline range.

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Influence of seabird guano and camelid dung fertilization on the nitrogen isotopic composition of field-grown maize (Zea mays)   Original Research Article Pages 3721-3740 Paul Szpak, Jean-François Millaire, Christine D. White, Fred J. Longstaffe Graphical abstract Highlights ► A field study was conducted to examine the effects of Andean fertilizers on maize δ15N values. ► Maize δ15N values increased by 1.8 to 4.2‰ due to camelid dung fertilization. ► Maize δ15N values increased by 11.3 to 20.0‰ due to seabird guano fertilization. ► Camelid dung fertilization may complicate the identification of animal vs. plant protein. ► Seabird guano fertilization may complicate the identification of marine vs. terrestrial protein.

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Evaluating morphological variability in lithic assemblages using 3D models of stone artifacts   Original Research Article Pages 3741-3749 Knut Bretzke, Nicholas J. Conard Highlights ► We use 3D models of lithic artifacts to study technological variability. ► Our approach quantifies convexity, twist and scar pattern on cores and blades. ► We found significant differences in Syrian Upper Paleolithic blade assemblages. ► Our approach demonstrates the great potential of 3D technologies for lithic studies.

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Minimally destructive DNA extraction from archaeological artefacts made from whale baleen   Original Research Article Pages 3750-3753 Mikkel-Holger S. Sinding, M. Thomas P. Gilbert, Bjarne Grønnow, Hans Christian Gulløv, Peter A. Toft, Andrew D. Foote Highlights ► We have genetically sampled Palaeo-Eskimo artefacts minimally-destructively. ► We put forward a method highly suitable for ancient-DNA extraction from baleen. ► We have amplified quality DNA from baleen utilised as tools ageing over 4000 year.

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Assessing the variability in taphonomic studies of modern leporid remains from Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) nest assemblages: the importance of age of prey   Original Research Article Pages 3754-3764 Lluís Lloveras, Marta Moreno-García, Jordi Nadal Highlights ► Variability among leporid remains derived from Eagle Owl nest accumulations has been observed. ► The main characteristic features are not significantly affected by the age of prey. ► Less variability than originally thought occurs. ► Other variables need to be further investigated.

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