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April 3, 2026Archaeological and Anthropological SciencesOpen Access

Middle Bronze Age axes from the eastern Adriatic: towards the reconstruction of copper supply networks in the 2nd millennium BC

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MGMario GavranovićAAA. ArenaMMMathias Mehofer

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Overview

Analyzes bronze axes to reveal copper supply networks in the 2nd millennium BC, suggesting new metallurgical insights.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the metallurgical background of Bronze Age axes and their role in copper supply networks.
  • Conducted chemical analyses using ED-XRF.
  • Performed lead isotope analyses via HR-MC-ICP-MS.
  • Analyzed 29 bronze axes recovered from the eastern Adriatic coast.
  • Examined distribution patterns of axes from the Middle to Late Bronze Age.
  • Identified distinct metallurgical types with unique distribution patterns.
  • Concluded that the eastern Adriatic was a key intermediary for copper between Italy and the Balkans.
  • Provided insights into regional copper production and supply dynamics during the Middle Bronze Age.

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Gavranović et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5d1f5a333a821460aafchttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12520-026-02427-3
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