Advanced Analysis of Archaeological Glass
A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 182
Special Issue Editor
Interests: archaeometry; glass; faience; pigments; provenance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Archaeological glass artefacts serve as invaluable windows into past societies, illuminating aspects of technological innovation, trade dynamics, and cultural practices. Recent advancements in analytical methodologies have significantly enhanced our ability to investigate these objects, offering deeper insights into their composition, manufacturing techniques, and degradation processes.
This Special Issue aims to consolidate cutting-edge research focused on the advanced analysis of archaeological glass. We welcome contributions that explore novel analytical approaches, case studies of glass artefacts from diverse archaeological contexts, and interdisciplinary studies that integrate scientific analysis with historical and cultural interpretations. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Compositional analysis;
- Manufacturing technologies;
- Provenance studies;
- Conservation strategies.
By bringing together diverse perspectives and methodologies, this issue seeks to foster a comprehensive understanding of ancient glass and its role within past human societies. We invite researchers from various disciplines—archaeometry, materials science, conservation, and archaeology—to contribute their findings and engage in this scholarly dialogue.
Research articles, review articles, and short communications are welcomed.
Dr. Mafalda Costa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- archaeometry
- archaeological science
- material culture
- glass composition
- glassmaking technology
- provenance studies
- knowledge transfer
- cultural exchange
- glass conservation
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