Sedimentological evidence of an assumed ancient anchorage in the hinterland of a Phoenician settlement (Guadiana estuary/SW-Spain)

Klein, Torsten; Bebermeier, Wiebke; Krause, Jan; Marzoli, Dirce; Schütt, Brigitta

doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2015.12.038

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“…were macroscopically distinguished due to sedimentary characteristics (Klein et al, 2016) complemented by elemental (TOC content) and p-ED-XRF analysis (Ca, Cl, Fe, Ti, Si, S) (Fig. 5).…”

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“…The Estuario de la Nao drains an area of approximately 10 km 2 , and its floodplain contains agricultural, industrial, and semi-natural environments. A detailed report with the geoarchaeological results has been published in Klein et al (2016). Here, we focus on the analyses that were performed with the newly designed sample chamber with the mounted p-ED-XRF spectrometer to support sedimentary facies differentiation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For a detailed description of the core AYA-05, refer to Figs. S1-S2 in the Supplement and to Klein et al (2016). and charred wood.…”

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A new device to mount portable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) for semi-continuous analyses of split (sediment) cores and solid samples

Hoelzmann

Klein

Kutz

et al. 2017

Geosci. Instrum. Method. Data Syst.

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Abstract. Portable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) have become increasingly popular in sedimentary laboratories to quantify the chemical composition of a range of materials such as sediments, soils, solid samples, and artefacts. Here, we introduce a low-cost, clearly arranged unit that functions as a sample chamber (German industrial property rights no. 20 2014 106 048.0) for p-ED-XRF devices to facilitate economic, non-destructive, fast, and semi-continuous analysis of (sediment) cores or other solid samples. The spatial resolution of the measurements is limited to the specifications of the applied p-ED-XRF device – in our case a Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t p-ED-XRF spectrometer with a maximum spatial resolution of 0.3 cm and equipped with a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera to document the measurement spot. We demonstrate the strength of combining p-ED-XRF analyses with this new sample chamber to identify Holocene facies changes (e.g. marine vs. terrestrial sedimentary facies) using a sediment core from an estuarine environment in the context of a geoarchaeological investigation at the Atlantic coast of southern Spain.

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“…were macroscopically distinguished due to sedimentary characteristics (Klein et al, 2016) complemented by elemental (TOC content) and p-ED-XRF analysis (Ca, Cl, Fe, Ti, Si, S) (Fig. 5).…”

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A new device to mount portable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) for semi-continuous analyses of split (sediment) cores and solid samples

Hoelzmann

Klein

Kutz

et al. 2017

Geosci. Instrum. Method. Data Syst.

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“…The total organic carbon (TOC) was calculated by subtracting TIC from TC. were macroscopically distinguished due to sedimentary characteristics (Klein et al, 2016) complemented by elemental (TOC content) and p-ED-XRF analysis (Ca, Cl, Fe, Ti, Si, S) ( Fig. 5).…”

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A new device to mount portable energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) for semi-continuous analyses of split (sediment) cores and solid samples

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Klein²,

Kutz³

et al. 2016

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Portable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) have become increasingly popular in sedimentary laboratories to quantify the chemical composition of a range of materials such as sediments, soils, solid samples, and artefacts. Here, we introduce a low-cost, clearly arranged unit that functions as a sample chamber (German industrial property rights no. 20 2014 106 048.0) for p-ED-XRF devices to facilitate economic, non-destructive, fast, and semi-continuous analysis of (sediment) cores or other solid samples. The spatial resolution of the measurements is limited to the specifications of the applied p-ED-XRF device -in our case a Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t p-ED-XRF spectrometer with a maximum spatial resolution of 0.3 cm and equipped with a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera to document the measurement spot. We demonstrate the strength of combining p-ED-XRF analyses with this new sample chamber to identify Holocene facies changes (e.g. marine vs. terrestrial sedimentary facies) using a sediment core from an estuarine environment in the context of a geoarchaeological investigation at the Atlantic coast of southern Spain.

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“…The gray color and a distinct Fe-pattern ( Figure 6) indicate reducing conditions as present in an oxygen-poor environment (cf. Klein, Bebermeier, Krause, Marzoli, & Schütt, 2016). A gravel layer interbeds the lacustrine deposits (subunit V2).…”

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Reconstructing human–landscape interactions in the context of ancient iron smelting on Elba Island, Italy, using sedimentological evidence

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We reconstruct human–landscape interactions in the context of ancient bloomery smelting on Elba Island, Tyrrhenian Sea, based on sedimentological evidence. Elba was, together with Populonia, the center of iron production in antiquity (mid‐6th century B.C.E. to 1st century C.E.). The sediment sequences obtained by vibracoring in the Campo plain reveal that the Holocene transgression triggered aggradation during the Early–Middle Holocene (>5.4 ka cal BP). Nevertheless, wetland conditions prevailed in low‐lying areas during Roman times. Correspondingly, ancient smelting sites are found only on elevated areas along the edge of the plain. The palaeolandscape thus plays a key role in understanding location factors for smelting sites in antiquity. Our sediment sequences indicate that during Etrusco–Roman times (2.4–2.0 ka cal BP) morphodynamics on the island increased, as is evident from the alteration of slope deposits and slack water deposits in upstream positions, and the change from lacustrine to alluvial deposition in downstream areas. The charcoal record shows that fire dynamics increased simultaneously. The sediments that are synsedimentary to the ancient smelting period show significantly increased arsenic contents and high sediment magnetic susceptibility, whereas overall concentrations of heavy metals remain in the range of the geogenic background signal.

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Sedimentological evidence of an assumed ancient anchorage in the hinterland of a Phoenician settlement (Guadiana estuary/SW-Spain)

Cited by 9 publications

References 53 publications

A new device to mount portable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) for semi-continuous analyses of split (sediment) cores and solid samples

A new device to mount portable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) for semi-continuous analyses of split (sediment) cores and solid samples

A new device to mount portable energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (p-ED-XRF) for semi-continuous analyses of split (sediment) cores and solid samples

Reconstructing human–landscape interactions in the context of ancient iron smelting on Elba Island, Italy, using sedimentological evidence

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