Program

Research Programs: Basic Research

Period of Performance

9/1/1982 - 6/30/1986

Funding Totals

$64,850.00 (approved)
$9,850.00 (awarded)


Study of Evidence of Ancient Metallurgy at Alambra and Almyras in Cyprus

FAIN: RO-20375-82

Cornell University (Ithaca, NY 14850-2820)
John E. Coleman (Project Director: April 1984 to October 1990)

To support the cost of metallurgical analysis of artifacts, slag, and fragmentsof crucibles or furnaces from the Middle Bronze Age site of Alambra in Cyprus. The evidences of metal working are important because they are as early as any yet known for copper metallurgy in Cyprus and occur in controlled contexts.