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The sanctuary of Hercules in Sesklo Region, Volos, Greece: an archaeometric approach of the archaic bronze objects

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The study of the bronze offerings obtained from the Sanctuary of Hercules in the area of Sesklo, Municipality of Volos, Thessaly, Greece is presented in this paper. The objects were examined initially with non-destructive followed with invasive methods in order to better understand their manufacture technology. The provenance of copper is also briefly discussed.

Source: STAR Science & Technology of Archaeological Research

DOI: 10.1080/20548923.2018.1424301

Authors: Evaggelia Stamelou, Argyroula Doulgeri-Intzesiloglou, Eleni Asderaki-Tzoumerkioti, Markos Vaxevanopoulos

Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Language: English

Topic: Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $969

Funder: Nuclear Physics