A Note Concerning the Onopordum cynarocephalum Plant in Relation to Archaeological Sites (Hebrew, pp. 169–171; English summary, p. 65)

Authors

• Aviram Oshri, Israel Antiquities Authority

Abstract

This article aims at demonstrating a new method of identifying ancient remains during surveys. It is suggested that archaeological sites can be observed in surveys based on the dispersion of the Onopordum cynarocephalum plant. This plant, a thistle, thrives on minerals, such as phosphorous and nitrogen, which are usually found in organically enhanced soils that are associated with human habitation throughout the ages; therefore, it can be used as an indicator of the existence of ancient remains.

Keywords

survey method

Recommended Citation

Oshri, A. 2007. A Note Concerning the Onopordum cynarocephalum Plant in Relation to Archaeological Sites (Hebrew, pp. 169–171; English summary, p. 65). 'Atiqot 55.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1350

Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol55/iss1/13