New investigations into the Uluburun resin cargo

Stern, Ben; Heron, C.; Tellefsen, T.; Serpico, Margaret

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2008.02.004

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“…The question of how to detect alcoholic drinks in archaeological residues continues to be one of the most debated areas in organic residue analysis (3,72). There is no consensus among researchers on what unique biomarker compounds might survive over archaeological time to indicate the presence of a fermented beverage.…”

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

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Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

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“…Syringic acid is derived from malvidin and is only found in significant abundances in red wine, increasing with the age of the wine -no other plant contains significant amounts (72,76). Syringic acid can polymerize and this may contribute to its survival in archaeological residues (72). Tartaric acid is abundant in all grapes, and is strongly adsorbed onto silicates in pottery by hydrogen bonding, facilitating its survival (72).…”

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Syringic acid can polymerize and this may contribute to its survival in archaeological residues (72). Tartaric acid is abundant in all grapes, and is strongly adsorbed onto silicates in pottery by hydrogen bonding, facilitating its survival (72). Tartaric acid itself is water soluble but its salts are far less soluble and may survive over archaeological time (72,76).…”

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Tartaric acid is abundant in all grapes, and is strongly adsorbed onto silicates in pottery by hydrogen bonding, facilitating its survival (72). Tartaric acid itself is water soluble but its salts are far less soluble and may survive over archaeological time (72,76). Both tartaric acid and syringic acid have been identified in visible and absorbed organic residues from pottery using high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS-MS) (73,78,79) and in modern pottery soaked in wine (72).…”

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Organic Residues in Archaeology: The Highs and Lows of Recent Research

Steele

2013

ACS Symposium Series

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The analysis of organic residues from archaeological materials has become increasingly important to our understanding of ancient diet, trade and technology. Residues from diverse contexts have been retrieved and analysed from the remains of food, medicine and cosmetics to hafting material on stone arrowheads, pitch and tar from shipwrecks, and ancient manure from soils. Research has brought many advances in our understanding of archaeological, organic residues over the past two decades. Some have enabled very specific and detailed interpretations of materials preserved in the archaeological record. However there are still areas where we know very little, like the mechanisms at work during the formation and preservation of residues, and areas where each advance produces more questions rather than answers, as in the identification of degraded fats. This chapter will discuss some of the significant achievements in the field over the past decade and the ongoing challenges for research in this area.1341280_File000001_20903114.docPrinted 7/19/2013 2

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Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Detecting Alcoholic Drinksmentioning

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Organic Residues in Archaeology: The Highs and Lows of Recent Research

Steele

2013

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Chromatography and Archaeological Materials Analysis

Pecci

2018

The Encyclopedia of Archaeological Sciences

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Chromatography is an essential tool for the study of archaeological materials. Organic materials recovered in archaeological contexts are composed of a mixture of molecules. Chromatographic analysis makes it possible to separate and identify these molecules, especially if coupled to mass spectrometry. The method has proven to be a fundamental research technique in several areas of archaeology. Its application has improved our understanding regarding the origins of organic materials including resin, pitch, and copal. It has helped the investigation of ancient food practices; the use and function of ceramic vessels; and the consumption of alcoholic beverages and drugs. Chromatography has been used successfully to test the chemical residues preserved in archaeological floors, yielding insights about the use, function, and spatial organization of rooms and structures. In conservation studies, it has also been applied to understand the substances used in the making of artifacts and the degradation processes of ancient materials such as wood. It has helped to detect forgeries of amber or stone when organic substances are used.

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Ötzi, the Tyrolean Iceman

Dickson¹

2016

Encyclopedia of Geoarchaeology

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New investigations into the Uluburun resin cargo

Cited by 72 publications

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Organic Residues in Archaeology: The Highs and Lows of Recent Research

Organic Residues in Archaeology: The Highs and Lows of Recent Research

Chromatography and Archaeological Materials Analysis

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