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Choosing the right dating method in archaeology is not just a technical issue: it is a key decision that guides the entire interpretation of a site. Which technique to choose...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Choosing the right dating method in archaeology is not just a technical issue: it is a key decision that guides the entire interpretation of a site. Which technique to choose...
How can we retrace the invisible history of ecosystems and better understand the dynamics of biodiversity? Thanks to carbon-14 dating, researchers now have a scientific tool that they can use to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
