Isotopic analyses archaeological investigations

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Using Archaeological Chemistry to Investigate the Geographic Origins of Trophy Heads in the Central Andes Strontium Isotope Analysis at the Wari Site... 

The study of F in archaeological materials is mostly focussed on bone materials or flints. Therefore, this paper is mainly dedicated to the study of these materials and their potential for revealing information on the past some applications of F studies in obsidian and teeth are also mentioned. The following examples illustrate the importance of the chemical and isotopic analysis for archaeological studies, in general. Prior to the presentation of F studies in archaeological bone material and flint, it is important to review their main characteristics in order to be able to adequately evaluate the output and limits of investigations. 

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