The experience of studying chemical compositions of Neolithic ceramics in the Tunka Valley

Authors

S.V. Snopkov^1,2, M.D. Stepanova¹, S.A. Sasim¹

¹Irkutsk State University, geological faculty, Irkutsk, Russia

²Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Irkutsk, Russia

About the Authors

Snopkov Sergey Viktorovich,

Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,

664003 Irkutsk, Lenin str., 3,

Irkutsk State University, Faculty of Geology,

Associate Professor,

664074 Irkutsk, Kurchatov str., 3,

Siberian School of Geosciences, Irkutsk National Research Technical University,

Leading Researcher,

email: snopkov_serg@mail.ru.

Stepanova Margarita Dmitrievna,

664003 Irkutsk, Lenin str., 3,

Irkutsk State University, Faculty of Geology,

student.

Sasim Sergey Alexandrovich,

Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,

664003 Irkutsk, Lenin str., 3,

Irkutsk State University, Faculty of Geology,

Head of the Department of Minerals,

email: sasimserg@mail.ru.

Abstract. Using of geological methods helps to solve archaeological problems. The chemical composition of Neolithic ceramics from the Tunka Valley (Republic of Buryatia) was studied using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. Some compositional features of ceramic vessels in comparison with those of the same age manufactures from the Lena River valley have been revealed. A stable discrepancy in the chemical composition of the inner and outer walls of the vessels was found.

Keywords: Neolithic ceramics, Tunka Valley, chemical composition, X-ray fluorescence analysis.

P. 114–121

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For citation

Snopkov S.V. The experience of studying chemical compositions of Neolithic ceramics in the Tunka Valley [Electronic resource] / S.V. Snopkov, M.D. Stepanova, S.A. Sasim // Geology and Environment.— 2022.— V. 2, No. 4.— P. 114–121. https://doi.org/10.26516/2541-9641.2022.4.114
Access Mode: http://geoenvir.ru/archive/g&e22-2-4/snopkov22-4.htm (30.12.2022).

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