Marzabotto on its own? : Archaeometallurgical investigation of copper based finds from Etruscan city of Kainua-Marzabotto (IT)

Abstract

Poster is presenting results of archaeometallurgical investigation of copper based finds from 8th to 4 th century BC from Etruscan city of Kainua-Marzabotto (Italy). Analysis exposed changes in usage of copper types from Fahlore type copper with prevalence of leaded bronze during initial phase of occupation in Marzabotto to low impurity tin bronze during the 5th century BC and back to a prevalence of Fahlore type copper after the 4 th century BC.

Keywords

• Archaeometallurgy
• copper based finds
• Etruscans
• city Kainua-Marzabotto