Ancient Glass under the Magnifying Glass: Electron and Light Microscope Investigations
A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2023) | Viewed by 561
Special Issue Editors
Interests: archaeometry; archaeological science; analysis of inorganic materials; ancient glass analysis; analytical techniques; SEM-EDS; XRF; LA-ICPMS
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The current Special Issue aims to create a platform for sharing ideas and presenting new research findings related to ancient glass. It aspires to gather researchers from around the world engaged in this field with an interest in the application of integrated approaches in the study of cultural heritage. Thus, the investigation of ancient glass artefacts from different archaeological and chronological contexts, making use of advanced microscopy techniques, lies within the scope of this Special Issue.
We are optimistic that the contributions will offer new insights into the production technology, raw materials, and trade networks related to ancient glass, they will corroborate our current knowledge and importantly, they will shed more light on the social, economic and cultural practices related to glass consumption in past societies.
We warmly welcome a range of papers, including original research articles, reviews, and case studies. The papers may cover a broad range of topics, such as the study of the chemical composition, microstructure and morphological features of ancient glass, different technological aspects and choices, using a wide range of microscopic techniques. Last but not least, interdisciplinary approaches to ancient glass research are of special interest.
Dr. Artemios Oikonomou
Dr. Maria Kaparou
Guest Editors
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