Repositori URV

Identifier: TDX:406

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX406

Authors:
Cabanes i Cruelles, Dan

Abstract:
The study of site formation processes is a key point to understand the meaning of the recovered archaeological remains. In this thesis we approach to the subject of the archaeological formation processes through the phytolith analyses, the mineralogy (FTIR) and, other micro-remains. Using this approach we have determined the agents responsible of the formation processes, the limitations and advantages have been differentiated, and, finally, we have defined a set of methodological aspects necessary to understand the formation of archaeological sites through the phytolith analyses.The studied sites (Olduvai Gorge, Abric Romaní, El Mirador and Tel Dor) form part of a scale where the different degrees of human impacts allow us to differentiate the natural and cultural formation processes. In addition, we have obtained high resolution data of short-term events, and also it has been possible to understand the taphomomic processes that phytoliths may experience.