Compositional features of cherts from the Jebel Zawa mines (Dohuk, Kurdistan Region of Iraq) and implications for exploitation strategies during the Late Chalcolithic/Early Bronze Age

Moscone, Daniele; Eramo, Giacomo; Caggiani, Maria Cristina; Bonacossi, Daniele Morandi; Barbaro, Cecilia Conati

doi:10.1016/j.jasrep.2019.102086

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“…With this objective, we tried to calculate the amount of moganite in samples through Raman microspectroscopy. Spectroscopy with previously positive results (Bustillo, 2010;Bustillo et al, 2012;Götze et al, 1998;Graetsch & Grünberg, 2012;Sitarz et al, 2014) in archaeological artefacts (Capel Ferr on et al, 2015;Hern andez et al, 2012;Moscone et al, 2020;Olivares et al, 2009). Furthermore, this method it is the most suitable to archaeological material because it does not require a preliminary sample preparation.…”

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Raman microspectroscopy applied to flint provenance at the chalcolithic settlement of Zambujal (Torres Vedras, Portugal)

2022

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The mineralogical fingerprint of both archaeological and geological flint, measuring by Raman microspectroscopy the α-quartz, and the minor elements was studied. Quartz crystallinity index, by XRD, was calculated in geological samples. An estimation of the degree of crystallinity through Raman analysis could be used to infer quartz crystallinity in archaeological materials. The evaluation of moganite content allowed a better differentiation among Cenomanian flints from different places. It was possible to confirm the correlation between archaeological microfacies M1-TV with the Torres Vedras Cenomanian flint and warn that the M2 flint preliminary associated to Lisboa region could be from another source area.

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Raman microspectroscopy applied to flint provenance at the chalcolithic settlement of Zambujal (Torres Vedras, Portugal)

2022

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“…Small signs of oxidation occur on the surface of the rocks. The thickness of the layers varies between 0.5 -2 m. Nodules of chert are present in horizons with a maximum thickness of 20 m towards the core of the anticline (Barbaro and Moscone, 2020;Moscone et al, 2020). Locally, the formation is overlain by one or more of the Oligocene rocks of the Kirkuk Group and Quaternary deposits (AlKadum, 2009;Karim and Hama, 2019).…”

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Evaluation of the Rocks of The Pila Spi Formation of Duhok Anticline For Building Stones – Kurdistan Region Of Iraq

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2021

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The rocks of the Pila Spi Formation at the southern limb of the Duhok anticline have been evaluated for use as building stones. The geology of the area and examined rocks are described. Nine samples were collected and tested for physico-mechanical properties (total porosity, water absorption, saturation coefficient, apparent specific gravity, bulk density and uniaxial compressive strength). There was a remarkable variation between the samples in these properties, which showed very high significant relationships with each other. Samples were classified as frost-resistant. According to the Iraqi and American Standards, four samples were categorized as (low density/acceptable), three samples as (moderate density/recommended) and two samples as (high density/highly recommended). According to some classifications, the samples were (moderately strong) except for two of them were (strong), while all of them were (moderately strong) and (high strength rocks) in other classifications. The examined rocks are suitable for interior and exterior wall cladding and exterior fencing, as well as for decoration. Four of them are not suitable for building sections that require high load bearing or in places where they come into contact with water or soil, such as foundations, while only two samples are suitable. The quality and quantity of the rocks and the quarrying conditions encourage their exploitation for building stones, with the necessity of proper planning of the proposed quarry and special treatment during quarrying.

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Canaanean Blade Production at Fazael 4 and the Tal`at `Amreh Quarry

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2021

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Compositional features of cherts from the Jebel Zawa mines (Dohuk, Kurdistan Region of Iraq) and implications for exploitation strategies during the Late Chalcolithic/Early Bronze Age

Cited by 4 publications

References 28 publications

Raman microspectroscopy applied to flint provenance at the chalcolithic settlement of Zambujal (Torres Vedras, Portugal)

Raman microspectroscopy applied to flint provenance at the chalcolithic settlement of Zambujal (Torres Vedras, Portugal)

Evaluation of the Rocks of The Pila Spi Formation of Duhok Anticline For Building Stones – Kurdistan Region Of Iraq

Canaanean Blade Production at Fazael 4 and the Tal`at `Amreh Quarry

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