24 April 2017
Leiden University
After the act:Â Microscopic approaches to activity patterns, abandonment and (post-) depositional processes
SETinSTONE Workshop
During this workshop we will discuss the use of microscopy for the investigation of archaeological phenomena. In conjunction with macroscopic observations, microscopy can be used to answer an abundance of questions in contextual analysis. In many cases macroscopic interpretations of find contexts can be verified, contradicted or elaborated by the use of microscopic techniques. It is therefore important to raise awareness of the potential of these constantly evolving techniques amongst all professional archaeologists. It is the aim of the workshop to bring together researchers from all sub disciplines of archaeology and increase awareness of methodological possibilities. Additionally, during this workshop researchers of the Faculty of Archaeology will have the opportunity to discuss their own research problems with experts in these fields.
Programme
| 12:30 | Welcome |
| 12:45 | Dr. V. Klinkenberg Introduction |
| 13:00 | Dr. D. Vos Caught in the act – a geo-ethnoarchaeological study of activity areas at Wadi Faynan, Jordan |
| 13:30 | S. Aerts, BA Scoops of history: Tracking deposit movement through insect assemblages |
| 14:00 | Break |
| 14:15 | Dr. ir. D.J. Huisman Micromorphology of terp mounds |
| 14:45 | Prof. dr. A. van Gijn Hidden stories of tool use: why microwear matters |
| 15:15 | Break |
| 15:30 | Dr. P Karkanas Geoarchaeological Studies on a Bioarchaeological Context |
| 16:30 | Discussion |
| 17:00 | Drinks |