A review of available analytical methods to detect ancient salt production

•A multidisciplinary approach is essential in archaeometric investigations of ancient salt production.•Using Cl as a proxy to identify briquetage is not always reliable; B or Br could be valid substitutes.•The connection among researchers studying salt production is suboptimal and needs enhancement....

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Published in:Quaternary science reviews 2024-08, Vol.338, p.108809, Article 108809
Main Authors: Alessandri, L., Sottili, G., Belardelli, C.
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Language:English
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Summary:•A multidisciplinary approach is essential in archaeometric investigations of ancient salt production.•Using Cl as a proxy to identify briquetage is not always reliable; B or Br could be valid substitutes.•The connection among researchers studying salt production is suboptimal and needs enhancement.•Experimental archaeology in ancient salt production can reveal much about the chaîne opératoire.
ISSN:0277-3791
DOI:10.1016/j.quascirev.2024.108809