par Stoops, Georges;Nicosia, Cristiano 
Référence Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology, wiley, page (385-391)
Publication Publié, 2017-01
Référence Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology, wiley, page (385-391)
Publication Publié, 2017-01
Partie d'ouvrage collectif
| Résumé : | Three principal steps have to be considered in soil micromorphology: sampling strategy (which samples to take and where to take them); sampling technique and instruments; transport and preservation of samples. In archaeological contexts, the sampling strategy depends greatly on the specific feature(s) intended for analysis but even more on the question(s) asked of the soil micromorphologist. The size of the samples depends upon the aim of the study, the possibilities of the thin section workshop and budget considerations, taking into account that larger thin sections are much more expensive than small ones. Correct labelling of each sample is of primary importance. The influence of transport on sample quality is frequently underestimated especially when samples were taken in remote areas. When samples have to be shipped (or transported by car on a bumpy road) it is important that they are firmly packed in strong (by preference wooden or metal) boxes. |
