Published March 1987 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

High-precision radiocarbon chronometry of ancient Egypt, and comparisons with Nubia, Palestine and Mesopotamia

Creators

  • 1. Washington State Univ., Pullman (USA). Dept. of Anthropology
  • 2. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA (USA)

Description

The use of radiocarbon age measurements in historical chronology is examined for ancient Egypt and neighbouring regions. A methodology is presented aimed at improving the reliability and precision of radiocarbon age determinations. (UK)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Antiquity
Journal Volume
61
Journal Issue
231
Series
Antiquity.
Journal Page Range
119-135
ISSN
0003-598X
CODEN
ATQYA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
18063991
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Descriptors DEI
AGE ESTIMATION; ARCHAEOLOGY; CARBON 14; ISOTOPE DATING
Descriptors DEC
BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; CARBON ISOTOPES; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; ISOTOPES; LIGHT NUCLEI; NUCLEI; RADIOISOTOPES; YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES