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Scandinavian Flint - an Archaeological Perspective

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Summary, in English

The book presents a classification system for Scandinavian flint for use by archaeologists. Flint types are described and evaluated in terms of knappability, limitations posed by nodule size, and prehistoric availability. Flint formation, geographic distribution of flint sources, provenience studies, and patination are discussed in detail.

Department/s

Publishing year

2007

Language

English

Document type

Book

Publisher

Aarhus Universitetsforlag

Topic

  • Archaeology

Keywords

  • flint sources
  • raw material
  • flintknapping

Status

Published

Project

  • Scandinavian Flint – an Archaeological Perspective

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 978-87-7934-278-1