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Paleomagnetic field analysis occupies a separate place in the variety of studied physical parameters, since it assists us in obtaining specific stamps' of past geomagnetic field configurations. It is well-known that life on Earth and all geological-environmental processes occur in the changing geomagnetic field (the Earth's magnetic field intensity is now decreasing). Geological-geophysical records indicate that hundreds and hundreds of Earth's magnetic field reversals have occurred. Paleomagnetic research has revealed information about ancient (from hundreds to billions years ago) magnetic field changes, which reflects definite geological, archaeological, cosmological and environmental events of that time. Some geodynamic and tectonic information derived from paleomagnetic field analysis cannot be obtained by any other geophysical or geological methods. This book reveals the current understanding of leading scientists studying paleomagnetic on new approaches and results in different regions of the world. Three main issues are presented in the book: a comparison of the Earth's geomagnetic field and the Earth's biota evolution processes over the last 2.5 billion years (Chapter 1); combined paleomagnetic mapping examples of some areas of the Eastern Mediterranean (Chapter 2); various aspects of archaeomagnetic artifact examination, including advanced mathematical approach applications (Chapters 3 and 4); and utilisation of geomagnetic data from the past for historical reconstruction of China and Mesoamerica (Chapter 5). The five chapters present results of investigations of scientists from different scientific schools and demonstrate the application of various methods and approaches to analyse ancient and comparatively recent geomagnetic fields. Undoubtedly, these results are interesting both from theoretical and practical points of view. This book is intended for students of corresponding specialties, geologists, geophysicists, archaeologists and environmental scientists. This book can also be of interest to the general public interested in paleomagnetism, archaeology, geology and geophysics.

Lev V Eppelbaum received the MSc in Geophysics (1982) at the University of Oil and Chemistry in Baku (Azerbaijan) and PhD (1989) at the Institute of Geophysics in Tbilisi (Georgia). In 1982-1983 he conducted geophysical investigations in the Central Geological Institute of Non-Ferrous and Rare metals (USSR). From 1983 to 1990 he worked as a Researcher and Senior Researcher at the Institute of Geophysics in Baku. During 1991-1992 he had Postdoctoral Studies at the Department of Geophysics, Tel Aviv University (TAU). From 1993 to 2005 he occupied positions of Researcher, Senior Researcher and Senior Lecturer; in February 2005 he received at this Dept. (now this Dept. is renamed to Geosciences') a position of Associated Professor. His field of interest cover tectonics, geodynamics, paleomagnetism, potential geophysical fields, and 3D integrated geological-geophysical analysis. He is author of about 330 publications, including 6 books, 11 Chapters and 115 articles. Prof. Eppelbaum gives at TAU courses Potential Geophysical Fields, Environmental Geophysics, Archaeological Geophysics and Introduction to Marine Geophysics. He is Assoc. Editor and member of Editorial board in more 12 International Journals. Prof. Eppelbaum 16 times was selected as Chairman at International Scientific Conferences. He is a member of the International Commission Rotation of the Earth and member of the WebmedCentral Ecology Advisory Board.