Web Directory

» Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials
   Research program of the University of Illinois. Newsletter, seminars, and the International Symposium on Archaeometry.
   http://www.itarp.uiuc.edu/atam/

» Archaeometry Lab: Missouri University Research Reactor
   Specializes in trace element "fingerprinting" of archaeological specimens to determine their source. Contains details on techniques used and sample projects.
   http://archaeometry.missouri.edu/

» Archaeometry in Greece
   Laboratory facilities, publications, and research programs relating to Hellenic archaeological issues.
   http://www.archaeometry.gr/oldv/news.htm

» Archives of ARCH-METALS
   Mailing list for the discussion of all aspects of archaeo-metallurgy including ancient metallurgy and metal artifacts, the applications of material science to archaeo- metallurgy, and the development of methodologies to the study archaeo- metallurical deb
   http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/arch-metals.html

» Berkely Archaeological X-Ray Fluorescence Laboratory
   Focuses on obsidian sourcing. Includes information on technology used and fees.
   http://www.swxrflab.net/

» Gerry McDonnell's Archaeometallurgy
   Information is provided on the archeology and metallurgy of archaeological and historic iron. Consultancy expertise is outlined. Information about research projects is provided. Other metals like copper are included.
   http://archmetals.org.uk

» Laboratory for Archaeometry and Non Destructive Analyses
   Archaeometry laboratory of the University of Rome. Contains a bibliography on non destructive archaeometry.
   http://web.tiscali.it/analisi_nd/english/eindex.htm

» Materials Science-Based Archaeology Group
   Oxford University research group studying all aspects of the metallurgical process, from smelting to metal finishing, and from the first use of alloys in the 5th/4th millennia BC to the Industrial Revolution.
   http://users.ox.ac.uk/~salter/

» Physics and Archaeology
   From PhysicsWeb, physics-based techniques play a crucial role in helping archaeologists to unravel the history of our ancestors' lives and reveal previously undiscovered sites without the need to excavate.
   http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/print/654

» SOLEIL Synchrotron: Ancient and Historical Materials
   The CNRS/CEA large scale facility provides a dedicated interface for archaeology and cultural heritage research.
   http://www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/portal/page/portal/Recherche/ProgrammesTransversaux/MateriauxAnciens

» Society for Archaeological Sciences
   Professional society of scholars applying methods from the physical sciences to archaeology. Links to many archaeometry sources, society officers and publications, and a related mailing list.
   http://www.socarchsci.org/

» University of Cape Town: Stable Light Isotope Laboratory
   Profile of laboratory and research projects, staff, publications, and bibliographies available for download.
   http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/age/aru/isotope/

» University of Wisconsin Laboratory for Archaeological Chemistry
   Center for research and training in the chemical analysis of archaeological materials. Details on facility and instrumentation, profiles of staff and research activities.
   http://www.anthropology.wisc.edu/LARCH/index.htm