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Geochemical analyses of archaeological specimens using advanced methods — NSF Award to University of Missouri-Columbia (MO, $395,4

The Archaeometry Laboratory at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) specializes in the provenance and compositional analysis of archaeological materials including ceramics, chert, obsidian, pigments, and metals. Such chemical analyses are essential pieces of evidence used by archaeologists to investigate

Award titleGeochemical analyses of archaeological specimens using advanced methods
Award ID2513354
AwardeeUniversity of Missouri-Columbia
CityCOLUMBIA
StateMO
Amount obligated$395,414
Principal investigatorBrandi MacDonald
ProgramARCHAEOMETRY
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractThe Archaeometry Laboratory at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) specializes in the provenance and compositional analysis of archaeological materials including ceramics, chert, obsidian, pigments, and metals. Such chemical analyses are essential pieces of evidence used by archaeologists to investigate the technology, economics, social and political organization and identity practices in ancient societies. Understanding past human behavior can inform modern efforts to address iss
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