The chemistry of tree resins and ancient rock paintings in the Niah Caves, Sarawak (Borneo): Some evidence of rain forest management by early human populations

Journal of Archaeological Science

Volumn 32, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 897-901

  Pyatt, F Brian ^a   Wilson, B ^a   Barker, G W ^b  

^a NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cave painting; Chemistry; Leguminous trees; Niah; Resin; Sarawak

Indexed keywords

FOREST MANAGEMENT; RAINFOREST; RESIN; ROCK ART;

EID: 20544473409     PISSN: 03054403     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2005.01.010     Document Type: Article

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