Inés Zazueta de la Toba , Montserrat Soria Castro , Patricia Quintana , Vera Tiesler , Jarosław Źrałka , Juan Luis Velásquez , Mara Reyes , Lilian Corzo , Gloria I. Hernández-Bolio
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The application of fragrant ointments and pigments as a funeral practice in the Guatemalan Petén
This paper studies thirteen bone samples from six sites in the Guatemalan Petén, whose surface was pigmented with various reddish hues as one of the activities of mortuary ceremonies. Archaeometric analyses as X-ray fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy disclosed the presence of pigments including iron oxide and cinnabar. Likewise, organic components were revealed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry as terpenes of the abietane type, confirming the application of fragrant funeral ointments. The set of inorganic and organic analyses contributed to the understanding of a sensorially related funerary practice of the ancient Maya from Guatemalan Petén.
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Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports is aimed at archaeologists and scientists engaged with the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology. The journal focuses on the results of the application of scientific methods to archaeological problems and debates. It will provide a forum for reviews and scientific debate of issues in scientific archaeology and their impact in the wider subject. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports will publish papers of excellent archaeological science, with regional or wider interest. This will include case studies, reviews and short papers where an established scientific technique sheds light on archaeological questions and debates.