An Introduction to Peatland Archaeology and Palaeoenvironments

by Benjamin R Gearey and Henry P Chapman

Peatlands are regarded as having exceptional archaeological value, due to the fact the waterlogged conditions of these wetlands can preserve organic remains that are almost entirely lost from the majority of dryland contexts. This is certainly true, although the remarkable preservation of sites and artifacts is just one aspect of their archaeological importance. This book provides an accessible introduction to the ecology and formation processes of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789257557
• ISBN13: 9781789257557
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.4"