CONTENTS ISSN 2408-0071 W.N. Wahba et al A microscopic examination to monitor the historical paper dyeing techniques ...............................................1 Z. Al-Saad & M. Rababah A systematic approach for the detection of counterfeit coins as applied to a collection of copper-based coins from Jordan .......................................................................................................................11 I. Liritzis et al The value of OSL in distinguishing ancient from more recent structures in an archaeological landscape .............................................................................................................................23 M.D. Glascock A systematic approach to geochemical sourcing of obsidian artifacts .............................................................35 H.A. Al-Gaoudi Painted ancient Egyptian mummy cloth of Khonsuemrenep (1069 BC to 945 BC) of Bab El-Gasus excavation: scientific analysis and conservation strategy .....................................................49 E. Christopoulou et al Pigment identification of two post-byzantine icons of Theodoros Poulakis by PXRF and Raman spectroscopy: Case study .....................................................................................................................................65 V. Xanthopoulou et al Characterization techniques of clays for the archaeometric study of ancient ceramics: A review................73 UNIVERSITY OF THE AEGEAN Department of Mediterranean Studies Rhodes, Greece Journal of Applied Science & Technology to Cultural Heritage Issues Scientific Culture Scientific Culture Scientific Culture Endorsed by the European Academy of Sciences & Arts Scientific Culture ISSN 2408-0071