Illuminating the Past: X-Ray Fluorescence and X-Ray Computed Tomography Study of Medieval Stove Tiles.

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the materials and construction techniques of medieval stove tiles.
• Conducted X-ray fluorescence to determine elemental composition of tiles.
• Applied X-ray computed tomography to examine internal structures of tile fragments.
• Analyzed tiles from the 14th-16th centuries sourced from Wawel Royal Castle.
• Identified distinct elemental patterns in the tiles indicating regional material sourcing.
• Revealed details of tile structure, highlighting manufacturing methods used during the medieval period.