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Study of the occupation site for the ancient iron smelters at Samaru-west, Nigeria, using neutron activation analysis

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Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) has been employed to investigate the relationship between three ancient occupation sites — Samaru-west, Pantaki and Tsauni in Kaduna State, Nigeria, based on the analysis of cultural deposits at the sites. Samaru-west was found to be related with Pantaki site but not so with the Tsauni site. Elemental profiles for the pottery excavated from each site have been established.

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  1. Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

    M. O. A. Oladipo & S. A. Adeleye

  2. Department of Chemistry, Victoria University of Manchester (OWENS), M13 9PL, Manchester, UK

    F. Rehman

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Oladipo, M.O.A., Adeleye, S.A. & Rehman, F. Study of the occupation site for the ancient iron smelters at Samaru-west, Nigeria, using neutron activation analysis. Fresenius J Anal Chem 343, 280–286 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00322375

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