DendroArchaeology
Archaeological excavations and archaeologically monitored construction sites constantly discover preserved wooden constructions and artifacts. Without quick and professional excavation these structures run the risk of loss due to rapid degradation. However, wooden finds provide important information regarding chronological and technological questions as well as environmental and socio-economic conditions in the past:
On the one hand, wooden objects artificially shaped by humans provide information on production technique and further details on species selection and resource management. On the other hand, tree growth obtains information on environmental conditions. Hence, archaeological and historical wood combine information of artifacts and natural products. This interplay makes historical wood an ideal source for interdisciplinary research on the interaction between people and their environment in former times.
Services offered by DendroArchaeology.com
The service profile of DendroArchaeology.com includes dendrochronological analyses, wood anatomical species identification and technomorphological examinations (tool marks, traces of wear, manufacturing processes).
The type and scope of analyses and their level of detail depends on the specific research questions and further issues. On the basis of our extensive experience we are happy to develop an individual concept with you. Thanks to long-term collaborations, DendroArchaeology.com has a wide network of international research partners.
