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dc.contributor.authorUsai, Maria Raimondaen_UK
dc.contributor.authorPickering, Matthew Den_UK
dc.contributor.authorWilson, Clareen_UK
dc.contributor.authorManunza, Maria Rosariaen_UK
dc.contributor.authorGarbi, Ilariaen_UK
dc.contributor.authorPittoni, Emanueleen_UK
dc.contributor.authorBrothwell, Don Ren_UK
dc.contributor.authorKeely, Brendan Jen_UK
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-20T01:03:52Z-
dc.date.available2018-12-20T01:03:52Z-
dc.date.issued2018-12-31en_UK
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/28431-
dc.description.abstractThe burial matrix in archaeological graves is seldom subject to detailed examination for evidence of its potential interaction with the interred remains. Sediments adjacent to skeletal remains resting on a marl platform in a subterranean chambered burial dated to the third millennium BC were investigated using micromorphological, archaeobotanical, and chemical methods. Micromorphological features in the tombs, typical of CaCO3 depletion, appeared more abundant in positions close to the skeletal remains than in positions further away, suggesting that the carbonate dissolution was caused by acidification resulting from the body decay as well as from environmental factors. Organic signatures around the remains were dominated by background sedimentary organic matter of the marl, attesting to the exposed style of burial being unfavourable for the preservation of organic remains. Red concentrates present in a distinct region of the resting platform were distinguishable from similar coloured deposits formed by debris from the vault. They were identified as haematite (ochre) deposits, matching features observed in other prehistoric sites, including those of the same culture, and attesting to ritual associated with the treatment of the dead. Greyish fibrous contexts found on the burial resting platforms were identified as silicified sedge, probably remnants of the combustible parts of torches. The position and nature of the sedge derived material suggests their use for illuminating the graves at depth and/or as a possible votive ritual. The detailed scientific examination of the burial matrix can reveal unique perspectives and add interpretative value to the archaeological investigation of graves.en_UK
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherElsevier BVen_UK
dc.relationUsai MR, Pickering MD, Wilson C, Manunza MR, Garbi I, Pittoni E, Brothwell DR & Keely BJ (2018) Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry. Journal of Archaeological Science, 100, pp. 139-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2018.10.008en_UK
dc.rightsThis item has been embargoed for a period. During the embargo please use the Request a Copy feature at the foot of the Repository record to request a copy directly from the author. You can only request a copy if you wish to use this work for your own research or private study. Accepted refereed manuscript of: Usai MR, Pickering MD, Wilson C, Manunza MR, Garbi I, Pittoni E, Brothwell DR & Keely BJ (2018) Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry. Journal of Archaeological Science, 100, pp. 139-147. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2018.10.008. © 2018, Elsevier. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/en_UK
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dc.subjectEneolithic chambered burialsen_UK
dc.subjectGeoarchaeology and micromorphologyen_UK
dc.subjectOrganic geochemistryen_UK
dc.subjectOchreen_UK
dc.subjectRitual burningen_UK
dc.titleEvidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistryen_UK
dc.typeJournal Articleen_UK
dc.rights.embargodate2019-11-09en_UK
dc.rights.embargoreason[Usai et al. Ganni Revised submission.pdf] Publisher requires embargo of 12 months after formal publication.en_UK
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jas.2018.10.008en_UK
dc.citation.jtitleJournal of Archaeological Scienceen_UK
dc.citation.issn0305-4403en_UK
dc.citation.volume100en_UK
dc.citation.spage139en_UK
dc.citation.epage147en_UK
dc.citation.publicationstatusPublisheden_UK
dc.citation.peerreviewedRefereeden_UK
dc.type.statusAM - Accepted Manuscripten_UK
dc.contributor.funderH2020 European Research Councilen_UK
dc.contributor.funderSeventh Framework Programmeen_UK
dc.contributor.funderEuropean Research Councilen_UK
dc.author.emailc.a.wilson@stir.ac.uken_UK
dc.citation.date08/11/2018en_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Yorken_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Yorken_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationBiological and Environmental Sciencesen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationSoprintedenza ai Beni Archeologicien_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationIndependenten_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationIndependenten_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Yorken_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Yorken_UK
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000452580000012en_UK
dc.identifier.scopusid2-s2.0-85056188424en_UK
dc.identifier.wtid1050520en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0002-6234-2108en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0002-0287-8576en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0002-8560-1862en_UK
dc.date.accepted2018-10-22en_UK
dcterms.dateAccepted2018-10-22en_UK
dc.date.filedepositdate2018-12-19en_UK
dc.subject.tagArchaeologyen_UK
dc.subject.tagSoil micromorphologyen_UK
dc.subject.tagSoils and Archaeologyen_UK
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rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Reviewen_UK
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local.rioxx.authorUsai, Maria Raimonda|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorPickering, Matthew D|0000-0002-6234-2108en_UK
local.rioxx.authorWilson, Clare|0000-0002-0287-8576en_UK
local.rioxx.authorManunza, Maria Rosaria|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorGarbi, Ilaria|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorPittoni, Emanuele|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorBrothwell, Don R|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorKeely, Brendan J|0000-0002-8560-1862en_UK
local.rioxx.project230193|H2020 European Research Council|en_UK
local.rioxx.projectProject ID unknown|Seventh Framework Programme|en_UK
local.rioxx.projectFP7/2007–2013|European Research Council|en_UK
local.rioxx.freetoreaddate2019-11-09en_UK
local.rioxx.licencehttp://www.rioxx.net/licenses/under-embargo-all-rights-reserved||2019-11-08en_UK
local.rioxx.licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/|2019-11-09|en_UK
local.rioxx.filenameUsai et al. Ganni Revised submission.pdfen_UK
local.rioxx.filecount1en_UK
local.rioxx.source0305-4403en_UK
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