Hierarchical stratigraphy of Travertine deposition in ancient Roman aqueducts

D. Keenan-Jones, A. Foubert, D. Motta, G. Fried, M. Sivaguru, M. Perillo, J. Waldsmith, Hong Wang, M. H. Garcia, B. W. Fouke

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Abstract

Travertine formed from the water of
Anio Novus provides a sensi-tive record of its hydrology and chemistry. The travertine exhibitsmulti-scale bedding characteristics, including mm- to µm- scaledark-light layering, and previously unreported mm- to cm-scalecrystalline bedforms. Optical field and laboratory analyses revealmultiple flow interruptions. The unknown scale of the probablecorrelation between rainfall events and dark-light layering warnsagainst routine annual layering interpretations.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWorks and Studies of the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Lazio
EditorsE. Calandra, G. Ghini Z.Mari
Pages293-295
Number of pages3
Volume10
StatePublished - 2014

Publication series

NameLazio e Sabina 10 (Atti del Convegno “Decimo Incontro di Studi sul Lazio e la Sabina,” 4–6 Giugno 2013),

Keywords

  • ISGS

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