A review of analytical methods for assessing preservation in waterlogged archaeological wood and their application in practice

Abstract Waterlogged archaeological wood can present management challenges due to its vulnerability to chemical and biological decay, both during burial and post-excavation. Decay processes also often leave it severely weakened and therefore susceptible to mechanical damage. Quantifying preservation...

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Main Authors: Kirsty E. High, Kirsty E. H. Penkman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:Heritage Science
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40494-020-00422-y