Dear Ivan, I examined some metals and slags from the Chalcolithic and EB
settlements at Timna, Ashkelon and MB in the Central Negev. All sites are in
Israel. For communication here is my e-mail: [log in to unmask] Best wishes
Irina.
Ivan De Ryck wrote:
> My name is Ivan De Ryck. I am a PhD student at the chemistry department of
> the University of Antwerp (Belgium). My promoter is Dr. A. Adriaens. The aim
> of my doctoral thesis is to study metals (especially bronze, copper,
> copper-arsenic) and related artefacts (crucible sherds, metal slag) from a
> compositional and microstructural point of view in order to obtain
> information on the use of metals (metal technology) during the 4th to 3rd
> millennium B.C. in Syria or even a broader area (the Near East).
>
> At the moment I am studying the metals that have been excavated at Tell
> Beydar (located at the Habur triangle approximately 35 km to the North of
> the modern city Hassake). This study is in cooperation with prof. Dr. K. Van
> Lerberghe from the K.U. Leuven (Department of Eastern Studies). To expand my
> investigation I would be interested in the analysis of metallurgical objects
> from other excavations in the Near East. Therefore I would like to
> collaborate with archaeologists and researchers working in this region. By
> collaboration I mean such endeavors as providing samples, exchanging data,
> or giving advice. Of course this also means a full input on my part
> (exchange of data, articles, publications etc.). I would appreciate it
> highly if you would consider this proposal and share with me me your
> opinion.
>
> Many thanks in advance. I look forward to hearing from you,
>
> Ivan
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> Ivan De Ryck
> University of Antwerp
> Department of Chemistry
> Micro and Trace Analysis Centre, MiTAC
> Universiteitsplein 1
> B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
> Tel.: +32-3-820.23.63
> Fax: +32-3-820.23.76
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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