Archaeometric provenance study of marbles from Porphyreon and Chhim (Lebanon) and early Byzantine production specialisation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7147500 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mariusz Gwiazda (0000-0002-9984-9375, Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology University of Warsaw Warsaw Poland, corresponding author), Maciej J Bojanowski (0000-0002-4735-1938, Institute of Geological Sciences Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw Poland), Sara Mandera (0000-0002-2580-0616, Institute of Archaeology Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń Poland), Dagmara Wielgosz‐rondolino (0000-0003-1804-0767, Faculty of Archaeology University of Warsaw Warsaw Poland) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1129-1156 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeometry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-813X • E-ISSN: 1475-4754 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/arcm.13076 |
| OpenAlex | W4408742367 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 34 |
Early Byzantine marble objects from Porphyreon and Chhim (Lebanon) were studied to assess the source of raw materials. In all, 66 artefacts, including elements of liturgical furnishings, architectural elements and daily use objects, were examined using optical, cathodoluminescence and scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and δ 13 C, δ 18 O, 87 Sr/ 86 Sr isotopic analyses. The results indicate that the marbles came mainly from the Prokonnesos and Dokimeion (Turkey). A distinct preference for specific marbles was observed in the production of particular object types and forms, such as chancel screens, table tops and mortars. This study offers the first insights into the specialisation of marble object production during the early Byzantine period
Archaeological science · Archaeology · Byzantine architecture · Geochemistry · Provenance · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Archaeological Research and Protection · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Geology · History · Paleontology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |