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Multi-scale Microscopy for Archaeology

The Multi-Scale Microscopy for Archaeology unit is fully equipped with a range of low to high-powered with a range of low to high power close-up microscopes that offer the possibility of carrying out a detailed examination to cover different needs. The equipment includes two USB microscopes (PCE-MM200 and Dino-lite) for a versatile magnification and image capture, a Euromex DZ1 stereo microscope, a ZEISS Axio Scope A1 metallographic microscope, a Hirox KH8700 3D digital microscope to obtain high-resolution images and three-dimensional images, and a Sensofar S Neox 090 3D optical profilometer that combines confocal, interferometry, and focus variation measuring techniques The microscopy unit is accessed by researchers and students from various disciplines, including zooarchaeology, palaeontology, anthropology, and archaeobotany.

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Geoarchaeology laboratory

The 85 m2 laboratory has specific machines and equipment for the complete preparation of thin plates for petrological studies and large-format plates for micromorphology and soil studies. It is also equipped with petrographic microscopes. This facility has been set up to prepare the thin sections of rocks and sediments required to conduct the Institute’s archaeological research.

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Archaeobotanical laboratories

The laboratory associated with the Archaeobotany unit includes the equipment and material needed for the processing and assembly of pollen and phytolith samples. The unit also has a cold room for the conservation of sedimentary cores and a dirty area where washing and flotation of small volumes for the recovery of carbonized materials can be performed. The Archaeobotany laboratory also houses the reference collections of pollen, wood and charcoal, as well as the materials needed for its preparation (microtome, stove, oven, etc.). In addition, we have optical microscopy equipment, reference atlases for the study of pollen and charcoal and access to Tilia software, specific for the processing of paleobotanical data.

Evaluation of the socialization process of the sites of the Sierra de Atapuerca at the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos

Gemma Sebares Valle