We try to interpret the wear traces on stone tools by trasological analysis and residue analysis. We focus primarily on the study of Palaeolithic and Mesolithic knapped tools. Our approach combines the study of macrowear and microwear as well as experimental replication. We create an experimental reference collection focused on stone tools made of local raw materials. Apart from optical and digital microscopy, we are also developing quantitative approaches with the use of confocal microscopy. The reference collection enables us to make more precise comparisons between the experimental and archaeological tools and thus better interpretation of the archaeological tools’ functions. Currently, our focal point is on analysis of Mesolithic chipped stone tools in the Bohemian sandstones.
CONTACT:
Mgr. Anna-Marie Marko
e. annamarie.marko@uhk.cz
