The provenancing of ochres from the Neolithic Temple Period in Malta

Montalto, Nicola Attard; Shortland, Andrew; Rogers, Keith

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2011.12.010

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“…The extreme Fe concentrations in some regions, and high variability, reflect the heterogeneity observed by micromorphology. The Fe concentrations are well within the range recorded elsewhere for ochre type deposits (Attard Montalto et al 2012;Gialanella et al 2011;Iriarte et al 2009;Popelka-Filcoff et al 2008;Ramos et al 2008). The heterogeneous mixture of haematite, silicates, clays and carbonates is also consistent with the previous analyses of archaeological ochre pigments (Darchuk et al 2010;Gialanella et al 2011).…”

Section: Ochre Coloured Context (Context 32)supporting

confidence: 90%

Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry

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Wilson

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Journal of Archaeological Science

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Section: Ochre Coloured Context (Context 32)supporting

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Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry

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Wilson

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“…() successfully linked pre‐Columbian ochre samples to a group of local iron‐rich sources using statistically treated trace element data, while Attard Montalto et al . () demonstrated that the mineralogical fingerprint of ochre powder samples from Maltese Neolithic sites matched local ferruginous ooids. Despite these recent developments in ochre provenance, direct comparisons of archaeological material with geological sources have not become the norm.…”

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Ochre Provenance and Procurement Strategies During The Middle Stone Age at Diepkloof Rock Shelter, South Africa

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Usually referred to in archaeological contexts simply as 'ochre', ferruginous rocks were commonly used during the Middle Stone Age (MSA) in South Africa. While ochre use by early modern humans has often been interpreted as reflecting complex behaviours, related procurement strategies and selection criteria remain poorly documented. Eight ochre sources from the surroundings of Diepkloof rock shelter in South Africa and 28 ochre pieces from the site's MSA levels were studied by XRD, ICP-OES and ICP-MS. Mineralogical and geochemical data demonstrate that ochre was both locally procured and transported to the site from more distant sources. Here, we investigate the reasons underlying the choice of particular local and non-local ochre sources exploited at Diepkloof, emphasizing differences in their physico-chemical properties. Regardless of the motivations behind ochre selection, our data shed new light on the behavioural complexity of MSA societies and suggest that ochre procurement strategies may be independent of subsistence concerns.

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“…We see its use in complex religious architecture of Malta. Attard-Montalto et al [33] has identified ochres derived from terra rossa soils and deposits in karstic fissures as paint materials during the unique Neolithic Temple Period of Malta (4th-2nd Millennia BC).…”

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Mineral Pigments in Archaeology: Their Analysis and the Range of Available Materials

Siddall

2018

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Naturally occurring minerals or their synthetic analogues have been important as pigments used in artistic and cosmetic contexts in global antiquity. The analysis and identification of mineral pigments, though routine to the petrologist or mineralogist, also requires specialist knowledge of the archaeological contexts and available technologies and trade. This paper attempts to present an analytical approach to the study of mineral pigments in archaeology and also introduces the range of mineral pigments encountered in works of art and painted objects on archaeological sites and in museums. It attempts to cover the range of mineral and synthetic inorganic pigments used in global cultures from to the early Medieval period.

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The provenancing of ochres from the Neolithic Temple Period in Malta

Cited by 12 publications

References 20 publications

Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry

Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry

Ochre Provenance and Procurement Strategies During The Middle Stone Age at Diepkloof Rock Shelter, South Africa

Mineral Pigments in Archaeology: Their Analysis and the Range of Available Materials

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