The measure of the “Mayacene,” a microcosm of the Early Anthropocene that occurred from
c. 3000 to 1000 BP, comes from multiple Late Quaternary paleoenvironmental records. We …

The recent emergence and application of Earth Science techniques, such as elemental
analysis, to detect isotopes, biomarkers, trace and ultra trace metals, in combination with …

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Phosphorus (P) is unique among the elements in being a sensitive and persistent indicator
of human activity. It has long been of interest to archaeologists because of its potential to …

An indispensable book for all professionals and students interested in the field of
geoarchaeology, including those with limited earth-science experience, this new edition of …

Soils, invaluable indicators of the nature and history of the physical and human landscape,
have strongly influenced the cultural record left to archaeologists. Not only are they primary …

The applicability of soil chemical analysis to the interpretation of ancient human activity
areas in the Maya region was studied for potential implications in anthropogenically …

Recent chemical analyses of ancient anthrosols in Mesoamerica and elsewhere
demonstrate the explanatory value of these investigative techniques and also point out …

Over the past two decades, household studies have coalesced into a recognized subfield
within archaeology. Despite this relatively short history, household archaeologists are now …

Archaeological chemistry is a subject of great importance to the study and methodology of
archaeology. This comprehensive text covers the subject with a full range of case studies …