Microarchaeological Laboratory
The Microarchaeological laboratory examines evidence and finds that are not visible to the naked eye. This requires systematic sediment samples to be taken during excavations. The Microarchaeological laboratory focuses on geoarchaeological methods (micromorphological and geochemical analyses), the examination of micro-refuse and archaeobotanical analyses.
People: Mónica Alonso Eguiluz, Susanna Cereda, Isabella Prackwieser, Marie-Claire Ries, Peter Trebsche
Expertise: Polarizing and stereomicroscopy, thin-section preparation, precision cutting and grinding, and sediment processing infrastructures for the micromorphological, petrographic, and compositional analysis of samples
Equipment:
- Polarisation microscope (Leica DM 2700P)
- Stereomicroscope (Olympus SZ61)
- Upright routine biomicroscope (Olympus CX33)
- Transmitted light microscope (Euromex iScope Series 110)
- Multiplate grinding machine (AERI/Brotlab Multiplate Grinder 1.03.12 P Pedology)
- Diamond stone cutting saw incl. laser module (Goliath 450)
- Thin section bonding press machine (Bonding Press 1.04.04 Pedology)
- Vacuum drying cabinet (Unatherm VC50 Vacuum Oven)
- Combined table measuring device for pH, redox, conductivity, TDS and temperature (PC 50 VioLab)
- Slushing and flotation stations (2 units)

