Though stone can weather, it is inherently stable compared to organic materials used for basketry and tools. Artifacts made of wood, papyrus, and bone, for example, are perishable and prone to rapid d...Though stone can weather, it is inherently stable compared to organic materials used for basketry and tools. Artifacts made of wood, papyrus, and bone, for example, are perishable and prone to rapid decomposition (rot and decay), making them difficult to recover.
It is not only the conditions present in the matrix, but climate affects the preservation of organic remains as well by dictating how much oxygen, warmth, and moisture are present. Therefore, moist, c...It is not only the conditions present in the matrix, but climate affects the preservation of organic remains as well by dictating how much oxygen, warmth, and moisture are present. Therefore, moist, cold, or dry climates will affect the conditions of preservation.
