In-situ investigation of mortar fragments from the theatre of the archaeological area of Tindari (Sicily, Italy) through DRIFT and μ-Raman techniques

Giuseppe Paladini, Francesco Caridi, Domenico Majolino, Gabriele Lando, Paola Cardiano, Valentina Venuti
Abstract:
We report here a multi-technique study by Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and μ-Raman spectroscopy aimed at the molecular characterization of three mortar fragments from the theatre of the archaeological area of Tindari (Sicily, Italy). The assessment of the main mineralogical phases allowed us to recognize ancient raw materials and modern compounds, obtaining useful information, other than relative to the manufacturing process, in view of future restorations to be planned.
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IMEKO-Metroarchaeo-2025-024.pdf
DOI:
10.21014/tc26-2025.024
Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC26
Event name:
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
Title:

Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Place:
Bergamo, ITALY
Time:
15 October 2025 - 17 October 2025