AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF A PAPYRUS FRAGMENT FROM EGYPT
Author(s): Peter Kovacik
Year: 2014
Summary
Papyrus fragments from an artifactual document from Egypt were submitted for AMS radiocarbon dating. The age of the papyrus is expected to fall between 1,000 to 3,000 years ago. Ancient and modern modifications impacting the artifact prior to its time at the museum include insect holes and exposure to human skin oils due to handling. Dates from the sample will provide information on the time period when the document was produced.
Cite this Record
AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF A PAPYRUS FRAGMENT FROM EGYPT. Peter Kovacik. PRI Technical Report ,2014-012. 2014 ( tDAR id: 392617) ; doi:10.6067/XCV84F1RP5
Keywords
Material
Dating Sample
Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Linda Scott Cummings
File Information
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14-012_Report.pdf | 45.16kb | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 9:47:16 AM | Confidential |