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laboratory for ancient food processing technologies

Faculty of Humanities
University of Haifa

The Laboratory for Ancient Food Processing Technologies (LAFPT), the Zinman Institute of Archaeology, University of Haifa, focuses on studying archaeological finds and residues, with special attention given to tools involved in food processing. We regularly conduct technological and morphometric analyses and document artifacts. Focusing on identifying tools’ function and use, we perform archaeobotanical residues (phytoliths and starch grains) and micro- and macro-wear and experimental studies to enable the reconstruction of tools’ life histories and their general and specific functions.

Zeiss DISCOVERY V8 stereoscope

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Zeiss SCOPE A1 metallurgical microscope

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Dino-lite and RK-10 PX positioning arm

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Zeiss polarized light microscope

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Olympus polarized microscope

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Zeiss STEMI 305 stereoscope

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DAIHAN Scientific muffle furnace FX-14

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MRC BWLC-200-TB

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MRC BWLC-60-120-C2R

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Basalt artifact samples

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Basalt geological reference collection

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Sampling room

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Vertical laminar air flow hood

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MRC centrifuge MDCEN-301 SD

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Elmasonic S10H ultrasonic bath

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Ultrasonic cleaner

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Treion water system

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MRC ASB-110-x

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Tuttnauer autoclave (2540EKA)

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Dremel 3000

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