Comparative micro-XRF study of objects from the Hungarian conquest period of Hajdú-Bihar County, Hungary
Year: 2026
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: In recent years, material composition analysis has become increasingly important in evaluating finds from the Hungarian Conquest period in the Carpathian Basin. As a result, compositional data for around 300 items is now available, primarily in Hungarian-language publications. Our goal is to introduce this field to an international audience. Previous studies focused on individual graves, cemeteries, or sites. During the preparation of a summary volume on Hajdú-Bihar County finds, the idea of compiling results in a database and supplementing them with additional measurements emerged. In order to have representative results from the entire area, artefacts from various micro-regions were selected for analysis. Surface images were captured with a 3D microscope, and elemental composition was analyzed using a micro-XRF instrument. The research found a correlation between the function of the artefacts and their elemental composition, supporting traditional classifications.
Institutions: HUN-REN Institute for Nuclear Research, Deri Muzeum
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,990
Funder: Hungarian Research Network
OpenAlex ID: W7160692197