Recent archaeomagnetic studies in Slovakia: Comparison of methodological approaches
We review the recent archaeomagnetic studies carried out on the territory of Slovakia, focusing on the comparison of methodological approaches, discussing pros and cons of the individual applied methods from the perspective of our experience. The most widely used methods for the determination of int...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Earth Science Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Contributions to Geophysics and Geodesy |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.geo.sav.sk/cgg/article/view/145 |
| Summary: | We review the recent archaeomagnetic studies carried out on the territory
of Slovakia, focusing on the comparison of methodological approaches, discussing pros
and cons of the individual applied methods from the perspective of our experience. The
most widely used methods for the determination of intensity and direction of the archaeomegnetic
field by demagnetisation of the sample material are the alternating field
(AF) demagnetisation and the Thellier double heating method. These methods are used
not only for archaeomagnetic studies but also help to solve some geological problems. The
two methods were applied to samples collected recently at several sites of Slovakia, where
archaeological prospection invoked by earthwork or reconstruction work of developing
projects demanded archaeomagnetic dating. Then we discuss advantages and weaknesses
of the investigated methods from different perspectives based on several examples and
our recent experience. |
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| ISSN: | 1338-0540 |