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Environmental Archaeological Processes: Retents

postdateiconMonday, 18 July 2011 11:26 | postauthoriconWritten by Amy Bunce | PDF | Print | E-mail
Ryan Allen Retent SortingLast week the procedure used to produce retents was outlined and this week the next step in the processing of soil samples through flotation is addressed.

The environmental remains from the flot are...

Last Updated (Monday, 25 July 2011 12:12)

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Environmental Student Placement

postdateiconMonday, 11 July 2011 12:32 | postauthoriconWritten by Amy Bunce | PDF | Print | E-mail
Student placement Amy O'KeeffeIn April 2011 the Discovery Programme Environmental department took on a student placement. Amy O'Keeffe; a transition year student from Athy, was with the Discovery Programme for a week and spent...

Last Updated (Monday, 11 July 2011 13:13)

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Environmental Archaeological Processes: Flotation

postdateiconMonday, 18 July 2011 10:23 | postauthoriconWritten by Amy Bunce | PDF | Print | E-mail
Flotation tank at TulskOne of the principle procedures within environmental archaeology is that of flotation. While many archaeologists during hot summers relish an opportunity to submerge their arms in cool water, the...

Last Updated (Monday, 25 July 2011 12:11)

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