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MICROSCOPIC ANALYSIS, BLOMBOS CAVE STONE ARTEFACT

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Analysis of archaeological samples excavated from Blombos cave is currently based on traditional methods of examining archaeological artefacts by microscopy. In this project, we propose applying residue analysis on a silcrete flake with ochre from unit CCC quadrate G7b. The residue on the one edge of the flake appears to contain ochre and possibly an organic compound. The samples will be hand-couriered by Prof. Christopher Henshilwood and the analysis will be conducted at the following address: The Bergen lab – AHKR Institute, University of Bergen, Øysteinsgate 1, PO Box 7805, N-5020, Bergen, Norway.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 14:14

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9377

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Blombos cave lithic with ochre residue
 
 

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