Ben Crossett

Closer to the gods: Residue analysis of chalices from Tomb 89, Pella, Jordan

Tomb 89 from Pella, Jordan, was an undisturbed communal tomb of 82 individuals dating to the late Iron IB − early IIA period (c. 1000 – 900 BCE). This article discusses the results of organic residue analysis performed on seven chalices that accompanied individuals into the tomb...