Internal Organic Detection
Neutron imaging detected preserved wood fibers inside the socket, confirming the presence of the original haft.
Casting Structure
The scans revealed internal voids, cooling patterns, and alloy layering. These details helped identify the axe’s manufacturing technique.
Ritual Interpretation
The axe’s structure matched ceremonial weapon typologies from Cyprus. The presence of wood indicated it was functional before ritual deposition.
Preservation Impact
Neutron imaging allowed researchers to study the axe without removing corrosion layers.
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