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February 18, 2026Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms

Deuteron activation analysis of amber coloured glasses excavated at the Roman Villa Borg (Saarland), Germany

Chaturvedula S. Sastri Thierry Sauvage Bettina Birkenhagen Olivier Wendling William Hate Paul Sigot Frédéric Foucher Aurélien Bellamy

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The analysis reveals the chemical composition of amber glasses, shedding light on ancient crafting methods and materials used.
Using deuteron activation analysis, the study identifies unique elements in these glasses, potentially dating back to Roman times.
Investigating excavated materials from the Roman Villa Borg provides significant context for understanding regional glass production techniques.
This analysis highlights the importance of chemical methods in archaeology, indicating potential for broader applications in historical material studies.

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Observational analysis uncovers the composition of amber glasses in an archaeological site, suggesting insights into ancient production techniques.

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Sastri et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a761a7c6e9836116a2fb13 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2026.166052

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