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Archaeology
The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?
How do you know whether a work of art, an archaeological object or a heritage item is really as old as it claims to be? Carbon-14 dating is often the method of choice, but it can also be used to...
What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?
Anthracology plays a key role in preventive excavations: by studying archaeological coals, it sheds light on past human practices and paves the way for carbon dating...
What methods are suitable for dating a fragile artifact, tracing the origin of a material or identifying millennia-old organic residues? Mass spectrometry provides access to...
Dating for archaeology: why combine several methods?
The cross-fertilization of dating techniques for archaeology guarantees the reliability of analyses in response to the complexity of the contexts and materials studied. Find out why...
How can we guarantee the reliability of archaeological dating in a context where every year counts? Find out why carbon-14 calibration curves and laboratory expertise...
How is carbon-14 used to analyze archaeological materials?
Carbon-14 dating is essential in archaeology to understand and date organic materials found on ancient sites. Discover how this method enables archaeologists to...
How can we accurately date a mummy and retrace its history through the centuries? Carbon-14 dating allows archaeologists to reliably estimate the age of mummies. However...
Carbon-14 dating is at the heart of preventive archaeology. It offers essential precision for understanding and preserving our heritage prior to development work. How to fo...
CIRAM at Parcours des Mondes 2024: Meet our experts in dating and scientific analysis of art objects
CIRAM, world leader in the scientific dating and analysis of art objects, will be taking part in the Parcours des Mondes 2024. Meet our experts and explore our expertise in carbon 14 dating...
How to recognize bronze and differentiate it from brass?
Distinguishing a work of art in bronze from one in brass is not possible at a glance, however expert. Deceptive patinas, invisible restorations, sophisticated forgeries...
The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?
How do you know whether a work of art, an archaeological object or a heritage item is really as old as it claims to be? Carbon-14 dating is often the method of choice, but it can also be used to...
How to recognize a forged signature on a painting?
A simple signature can make the difference between an anonymous work and a masterpiece valued in the millions on the art market. But what happens when that signature is...
What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?
Anthracology plays a key role in preventive excavations: by studying archaeological coals, it sheds light on past human practices and paves the way for carbon dating...
Knowing how to recognize an authentic antique bronze is a strategic issue for art professionals, to guard against fakes. Patina, composition, corrosion: every clue can help you...
How can you authenticate a work of art or an archaeological relic with scientific rigor? Carbon-14 dating offers a reliable and precise method for analyzing organic materials...
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