Metal Alloy Analysis project for Fischer

Metal Alloy Analysis project for Fischer An unusual but perfect metals analysis project for the Helmut Fischer Group, as they are asked to analyse complex metals on an early celtic site in Germany. Early celtic manufacturing takes on new sparkle as complex metal alloy findings demonstrate incredible sophistication for its time. The Celtic era (approx. 480 B.C. - anno domini) is technically and economically seen as a significant period of innovating developments. Metals were an integral part of the substantial culture and ubiquitous in the Celtic life style. The abundance of crockery, jewellery, gold, tools and coins and the significant production of glass indicate that professional manufacturers worked in many production sectors. Above all, the increasing circulation of small coins indicates the establishment of a market-oriented economy. Such a find is key in itself. However, metal analytical methods exist where the complexity of the metalworking can be non destructively analysed and conclusions drawn, showing us just how many specialist production methods there were relating to many different metal types. Further revelations about this site demonstrate how metal analytical methods and archaeology can have a symbiotic relationship to uncover even deeper and richer findings. This latest article has been written by Professor Dr Christoph Huth and Daniel Penz of the Department of Prehistory and Archaeology, University of Freiburg and Dr Andreas Burkhardt of the Institute for Non Destructive Analysis and Archaeometry. To read the whole paper, please click on the link below.

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