Decay of delicate organic remains in shallow urban deposits: Are we at a watershed?

被引:26
作者
Kenward, H [1 ]
Hall, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ York, Dept Biol, Environmental Archaeol Unit, York YO1 5DD, N Yorkshire, England
关键词
stratigraphy; decay; urban deposits; water levels; York; organic materials;
D O I
10.1017/S0003598X0005986X
中图分类号
Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号
030303 ;
摘要
What conditions preserve archaeology, and what conditions accelerate decay? Here experts from York, using the wealth of experience and data gathered from that city, discuss the issues.
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页码:519 / 525
页数:7
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