What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy

This study explores the geographical distribution and molecular composition of adhesive substances employed by Neolithic communities in north-central Italy. By applying advanced mass spectrometric techniques—specifically Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and Gas Chromatograph...

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Autores: Bertelli, Irene, Finocchiaro, Claudia, Rageot, Maxime, Ribechini, Erika, Mineo, Mario, Mengoli, Davide, Petrinelli Pannocchia, Cristiana, Starnini, Elisabetta, Vassanelli, Alice, Gibaja, Juan Francisco, Mazzucco, Niccolò
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/414893
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/414893
Access Level:acceso embargado
Palabra clave:Organic residues, Adhesives substances, Neolithic, Mediterranean, Gas chromatography-mass, spectrometry, Harvesting
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spelling What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North ItalyBertelli, IreneFinocchiaro, ClaudiaRageot, MaximeRibechini, ErikaMineo, MarioMengoli, DavidePetrinelli Pannocchia, CristianaStarnini, ElisabettaVassanelli, AliceGibaja, Juan FranciscoMazzucco, NiccolòOrganic residues, Adhesives substances, Neolithic, Mediterranean, Gas chromatography-mass, spectrometry, HarvestingThis study explores the geographical distribution and molecular composition of adhesive substances employed by Neolithic communities in north-central Italy. By applying advanced mass spectrometric techniques—specifically Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)—we chemically characterized organic residues recovered from flint blades and complete and fragmentary wooden sickles, across multiple archaeological sites. The dual analytical approach proved especially effective in detecting and identifying molecular markers in samples where the preserved adhesive was present only in trace amounts, thus overcoming limitations imposed by minimal sample volumes and potential contamination. Our comprehensive analysis revealed a diverse portfolio of adhesive materials, notably birch bark tar, Pinaceae resin, and bitumen. The coexistence of these substances within the same chronological framework suggests a complex technological and procurement strategy among Neolithic groups. Local resources, such as pine resins, were likely exploited alongside non-local materials, implying the existence of well-established exchange networks and adaptive responses to regional environmental conditions. By coupling archaeological investigation with molecular characterization, this research demonstrates that even minimally preserved organic residues can yield significant compositional data, thereby contributing to a more nuanced reconstruction of prehistoric technological networks and socio-economic interactions.Peer reviewedSpringer NatureMinistero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della RicercaMinisterio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (España)Agencia Estatal de Investigación (España)Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas [https://ror.org/02gfc7t72]2026202620252026info:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501http://hdl.handle.net/10261/414893reponame:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSICinstname:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)#PLACEHOLDER_PARENT_METADATA_VALUE##PLACEHOLDER_PARENT_METADATA_VALUE#“AGER: Agricultural Growth in Prehistoric Europe—An Approach to Technological, Economic, and Social Change” (PGR18BQHM7)info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/AEI/Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2017-2020/PID2020-112513RB-I00http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12520-025-02280-wSíinfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccessoai:digital.csic.es:10261/4148932026-05-22T06:33:51Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
title What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
spellingShingle What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
Bertelli, Irene
Organic residues, Adhesives substances, Neolithic, Mediterranean, Gas chromatography-mass, spectrometry, Harvesting
title_short What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
title_full What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
title_fullStr What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
title_full_unstemmed What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
title_sort What doesn’t meet the eye: molecular insights into adhesive technologies of Neolithic harvesting tools from Central-North Italy
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Bertelli, Irene
Finocchiaro, Claudia
Rageot, Maxime
Ribechini, Erika
Mineo, Mario
Mengoli, Davide
Petrinelli Pannocchia, Cristiana
Starnini, Elisabetta
Vassanelli, Alice
Gibaja, Juan Francisco
Mazzucco, Niccolò
author Bertelli, Irene
author_facet Bertelli, Irene
Finocchiaro, Claudia
Rageot, Maxime
Ribechini, Erika
Mineo, Mario
Mengoli, Davide
Petrinelli Pannocchia, Cristiana
Starnini, Elisabetta
Vassanelli, Alice
Gibaja, Juan Francisco
Mazzucco, Niccolò
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author2 Finocchiaro, Claudia
Rageot, Maxime
Ribechini, Erika
Mineo, Mario
Mengoli, Davide
Petrinelli Pannocchia, Cristiana
Starnini, Elisabetta
Vassanelli, Alice
Gibaja, Juan Francisco
Mazzucco, Niccolò
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author
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dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca
Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (España)
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (España)
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas [https://ror.org/02gfc7t72]
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Organic residues, Adhesives substances, Neolithic, Mediterranean, Gas chromatography-mass, spectrometry, Harvesting
topic Organic residues, Adhesives substances, Neolithic, Mediterranean, Gas chromatography-mass, spectrometry, Harvesting
description This study explores the geographical distribution and molecular composition of adhesive substances employed by Neolithic communities in north-central Italy. By applying advanced mass spectrometric techniques—specifically Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)—we chemically characterized organic residues recovered from flint blades and complete and fragmentary wooden sickles, across multiple archaeological sites. The dual analytical approach proved especially effective in detecting and identifying molecular markers in samples where the preserved adhesive was present only in trace amounts, thus overcoming limitations imposed by minimal sample volumes and potential contamination. Our comprehensive analysis revealed a diverse portfolio of adhesive materials, notably birch bark tar, Pinaceae resin, and bitumen. The coexistence of these substances within the same chronological framework suggests a complex technological and procurement strategy among Neolithic groups. Local resources, such as pine resins, were likely exploited alongside non-local materials, implying the existence of well-established exchange networks and adaptive responses to regional environmental conditions. By coupling archaeological investigation with molecular characterization, this research demonstrates that even minimally preserved organic residues can yield significant compositional data, thereby contributing to a more nuanced reconstruction of prehistoric technological networks and socio-economic interactions.
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