Following animated discussions in the 1990-2010 period concerning the validity and potential application of Pb isotope data to yield information on ancient metallurgy, recently lead isotope analysis has been extensively applied with…
What explains the discrepancies in lead isotope ratios between different ore deposits?The study reveals that discrepancies arise due to geological age similarities among deposits, complicating differentiation based solely on isotopic character.How does lead isotope analysis enhance metal provenance studies in archaeology?The paper demonstrates that lead isotope analysis allows reliable linkage between metal artifacts and specific ore deposits, surpassing traditional chemical methods which often fail due to chemical heterogeneity.When did systematic investigations of lead isotopes in metals begin in the Central Mediterranean?Research initiatives started in the 1980s to 1990s with German and British teams focusing on ores and metal objects across South East Europe and the Balkans.
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