A review of analytical methods for assessing preservation in waterlogged archaeological wood and their application in practice
Abstract Waterlogged archaeological wood can present management challenges due to its vulnerability to chemical and biological decay, both during burial and post-excavation. Decay processes also often leave it severely weakened and therefore susceptible to mechanical damage. Quantifying preservation...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-08-01
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Series: | Heritage Science |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40494-020-00422-y |