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{"title":"The application of a genetic algorithm in the correlation of intra-individual isotopic Sr dental records for archaeological and palaeontological reconstruction of years-long mobility","authors":"Jacek Pawlak,&nbsp;Nina Kowalik,&nbsp;Robert Anczkiewicz,&nbsp;Magdalena Krajcarz,&nbsp;Daniel Makowiecki,&nbsp;Maciej T. Krajcarz","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70010","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Methodological correlation of biogeochemical records is a common challenge in studies of animal and human palaeoecology. The correlation of datasets needs a repeatable mathematical method and statistical control of the strength of achieved correlation. To address it, we applied <i>GenCorr</i> software, a genetic algorithm designed for correlating the stable isotope records in speleothems, to correlate the intra-individual high-resolution strontium (⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr) laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometric profiles in horse teeth from an archaeological context. We found <i>GenCorr</i> to provide very good correlation for both high-resolution profiles and profiles with the resolution selectively reduced. The method can be applied to other data as well, such as stable isotope or trace element profiles.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1619-1635"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Archaeological science in Latin America","authors":"Lorena Becerra-Valdivia,&nbsp;Francisca Santana Sagredo","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70009","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;Archaeological science has long been central to uncovering and understanding the complexities of the human past. In Latin America, a region renowned for its intricate tapestry of cultural heritage, history and prehistory, the application of scientific methods has yielded transformative insights, ranging from the lifeways of Late Pleistocene hunter–gatherers to the iconic traditions of the Andes and Mesoamerica. This special issue of &lt;i&gt;Archaeometry&lt;/i&gt; showcases studies that illustrate the expansive scope of archaeological science in the region, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of research, methodological advancements, diverse applications and ethical considerations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The scientific study of archaeology in Latin America has roots in the early 20th century, when relative dating techniques, such as ceramic typology, began to inform cultural chronologies. However, it was not until the mid-20th century that radiocarbon dating revolutionized the field, allowing for the development of more precise chronological frameworks. Later, archaeological science in Latin America began to incorporate biomolecular and geochemical techniques, including stable isotope analysis and palaeogenomics, which enabled scholars to address questions of diet, mobility and population dynamics with unprecedented specificity. Historically, however, the field in Latin America has evolved against a backdrop of significant challenges, with many countries lacking the infrastructure and funding necessary to sustain scientific research. This has led to a reliance on international collaborations to varying degrees, with facilities in Europe and North America often playing a central role. Whilst these collaborations have been valuable, they can inadvertently reinforce power imbalances, with minimal representation of Latin American and Indigenous researchers or communities. Addressing these inequities is essential to fostering a more equitable future for archaeological science in the region. It is our hope that this special issue contributes to this effort by highlighting home-grown research and locally developed initiatives led by scholars within Latin America.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The eight papers featured in this issue underscore the methodological diversity and interdisciplinary approaches that characterize the vibrant field of archaeological science in Latin America. Tessone et al. (&lt;span&gt;2024&lt;/span&gt;) utilize stable isotope analyses to reconstruct dietary practices and mobility patterns in the Andes, shedding light on the complex interplay between environmental adaptation and cultural change. De la Fuente Castro and Figueiro (&lt;span&gt;2024&lt;/span&gt;) delve into the potential of ancient DNA to unravel human population histories, whilst addressing ethical considerations and logistical challenges unique to the region. Lantos et al. (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;) provide a comprehensive review of organic residue analysis, demonstrating its utility in exploring dietary practices, psychoactive substanc","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 S2","pages":"S1-S3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.70009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of the medieval glass beads from a conquering Hungarian burial in Lužianky, Slovakia","authors":"Ján Štubňa,&nbsp;Réka Fülöp,&nbsp;Zuzana Borzová","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70007","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article examines 10th-century blue and purple glass beads from a Hungarian burial in Lužianky, Slovakia, in order to determine their origin through chemical analysis. The beads are primarily composed of SiO₂, Na₂O and CaO, identified as soda-lime silica glass made from halophytic plant ash. The K₂O content ranges from 2.292% to 3.145%, while the MgO content is between 4.385% and 6.160%. The beads are classified as Mesopotamian type 2. These findings highlight extensive trade between the Near East and Central Europe during the Early Middle Ages, demonstrating the region's integration into broader historical processes through combined archaeological and chemical research methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1604-1618"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Compositional characteristics of proto-porcelain wares of the Wuyishan cluster in Southeast China","authors":"Zequn Li,&nbsp;Tao Ma,&nbsp;Zelin Yang,&nbsp;Weiqiang Li,&nbsp;Yuqi Li,&nbsp;Fang Yuan,&nbsp;Liangren Zhang","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70004","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The enduring mystery of the production, trade, and consumption of the prestigious proto-porcelain wares across northern and southern China has abated in the wake of discovery of kilns for such products in the recent decades. A new cluster of such kilns recently discovered in the Wuyishan Mountain, in particular, supplies a promising candidate for provenancing those of the Western Zhou (1045-771 BCE). To test this possibility, however, it is indispensable to investigate a priori the compositional characteristics of the products of this cluster. To this end, the authors analyzed a number of samples of proto-porcelain wares from three sites and porcelain stone near them with ICP-OES and SEM-EDS. They found that the bodies of the samples are made of porcelain stone available in the vicinity. The discrepancies in the bodies and glazes across different production sites are largely derived from deliberate choices of raw materials and firing technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1581-1603"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The glazed tiles in Yaogang village kiln in the Ming dynasty, Nanjing, China: Unveiling the unique mysteries of their techniques and compositions through comprehensive analysis methods","authors":"Dan Zhao,&nbsp;Weijuan Zhao,&nbsp;Qinlong Chen,&nbsp;Baohua Zhou,&nbsp;Jianfeng Cui","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The kiln site in Yaogang village is the location of the imperial glazed kiln in Nanjing, China: the Jubaoshan glazed kiln. It mainly supplied the glazed tiles required for the construction of imperial buildings, such as the Ming Imperial Palace and Bao’ensi. A total of 15 samples of glazed tiles were selected and analysed by optical microscopy (OM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal decomposition (TD) and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopy to determine their apparent morphology, phase composition, firing temperature and chemical composition, respectively. Research indicates that the glaze and body of glazed tiles exhibit distinct characteristics, lacking an intermediate layer. The glaze layer is a vitreous phase with excellent meltability and no residual crystals, while the body primarily consists of a matrix, particulate matter and pores. The phase composition of the body mainly comprises quartz and mullite, with some samples also containing trace amounts of rutile, hematite and sanidine. The firing temperature for ceramic body samples of glazed tiles in Yaogang village reaches approximately 1000°C, indicating a relatively high level of firing. The raw materials used for the body differ from those employed in the Ming Imperial Palace and Bao’ensi and Dangtu; their source remains to be explored. The primary chemical components present in yellow and green glazes on glazed tiles in Yaogang village are PbO and SiO₂, respectively. Different colouring elements contribute to various hues observed on glazed tiles: Fe plays a significant role in yellow glaze coloration, while Cu and Fe jointly influence green glaze coloration.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1565-1580"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Levantine Hacksilber and the flow of silver in early Mediterranean commerce","authors":"Francis Albarede,&nbsp;Gillan Davis,&nbsp;Haim Gitler,&nbsp;Janne Blichert-Toft,&nbsp;Liesel Gentelli","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study presents a comprehensive approach to provenancing ancient silver artefacts, introducing a novel algorithm to correct for mass-dependent isotope fractionation. Applied to a Pb isotope database of 281 Hacksilber samples from southern Levantine hoards (1700–600 BCE) and compared with approximately 7000 galena ores from Spain to Iran, the analysis reveals shifting silver sources over time. Trade of the Levantine merchants with the pre- and early-Celtic societies of the western Mediterranean appears to have followed long-established east-west corridors along the northern Mediterranean coast-routes originally opened during the Neolithic expansion of Anatolian farmers and later reused during the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. The reduction in silver remelting reflects more efficient sourcing and trading practices by the end of the Iron Age.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1547-1564"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.70006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The use and production technologies of iron of the Han Dynasty in eastern Sichuan Province, China","authors":"Sun Tianqiang,&nbsp;Chen Weidong,&nbsp;Zheng Luhong,&nbsp;Liu Fang,&nbsp;Li Yingfu,&nbsp;Li Yuniu","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Luojiaba site, located in eastern Sichuan Province, unearthed iron smelting-related remains from the Eastern Han Period in 2022, including slag, tuyere fragments, refractory materials, and hammer scales. A comprehensive study of the excavated smelting remains indicates that the site engaged in bloomery iron smelting and forging activities during the Eastern Han Period. By comparing the site with other bloomery iron smelting sites of the Han Dynasty discovered in China, it is suggested that, influenced by social and economic factors, there may have been a tradition of bloomery iron smelting in the southwestern minority regions of China. Additionally, by reviewing the iron artifacts unearthed from the Warring States to the Han Dynasty at the Luojiaba site, the origins and development of the use of iron at Luojiaba are explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1531-1546"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to “Applying sterols and bile acids as biomarkers for identifying human versus wild animals' faecal traces in cave sediments at archaeological sites”","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/arcm.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70000","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <span>Gryczewska, N.</span>, <span>Sulwiński, M.</span>, <span>Chibowski, P.</span>, <span>Krajcarz, M. T.</span>, <span>Zegarek, M.</span>, <span>Kot, M.</span>, <span>Pereswiet-Soltan, A.</span>, <span>Szymczak, K.</span> &amp; <span>Suska-Malawska, M.</span> (<span>2025</span>). <span>Applying sterols and bile acids as biomarkers for identifying human versus wild animals' faecal traces in cave sediments at archaeological sites</span>. <i>Archaeometry</i>. https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13067</p><p>All tables were mistakenly combined into a single Excel file in the Supporting Information section. As a result, they were not correctly referenced in the text or accurately described. They are now provided as ten separate Excel files, each with the correct description.</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/arcm.70000","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144551201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lithic variability and raw material exploitation strategies at Shuidonggou locality 12, China: a quantitative approach","authors":"Yu Cao,&nbsp;Mingjie Yi,&nbsp;Fuyou Chen,&nbsp;Huimin Wang","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13106","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Microblade technology constituted an important element of the lithic assemblages in Northeast Asia during the late Pleistocene. Traditional typological approaches to microblade cores lack objectivity and methodological consistency, which limit cross-site comparisons and in-depth discussions of human behaviour. This study employs a quantitative analysis on microblade cores from Shuidonggou locality 12 (SDG12) to examine core morphology, reduction intensity and scar patterns. The findings reveal that while prehistoric knappers at SDG12 applied similar technological procedures, they modified certain steps to accommodate raw material properties. This research underscores the advantages of quantitative methods for objectively assessing the variability of microblade technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1515-1530"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insights into late Sasanian glass workshop at the city of Istakhr, Fras; synchrotron XRF radiation techniques for glass characterization","authors":"Farahnaz Bayat Nejad,&nbsp;Mohammadamin Emami,&nbsp;Mohammad Eghbal Chehri,&nbsp;Maryam Kolbadinejad,&nbsp;Giuliana Aquilanti,&nbsp;Ehsan Salimi,&nbsp;Rémy Chapoulie","doi":"10.1111/arcm.13104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.13104","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Glass finds from the archaeological excavations of the city of Istakhr in the Fars province (actual Iran) have been subjected to archaeometric analysis. Based on their archaeological context, these pieces were dated to the fifth century CE. The glass fragments were analysed using environmental scanning electron microscopy combined with synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence to accurately assess their chemical composition and fingerprint. Based on the results, the objects are categorised as high “sodium-lime-silica” with plant ash used as a flux. Based on the chemical composition, which reflects the production of glass, the objects were divided into three separate groups; however, the raw materials remained almost the same during the heyday of Istakhr.</p>","PeriodicalId":8254,"journal":{"name":"Archaeometry","volume":"67 6","pages":"1500-1514"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145429476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}