Fossilized wood samples dated by CIRAM lab
CIRAM recently dated two pieces of fossilized wood: a "morta" oak and a marsh yew. Both were found buried in the same location, in the Bessin and Cotentin marshes in Normandy…

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Founded in 2005 by Richard Chéret and Olivier Bobin, CIRAM 's mission is to make analytical sciences accessible to art professionals, archaeologists and industrialists. Driven by a commitment to openness and high standards, the laboratory has rapidly developed an international structure with :
Today, CIRAM relies on an experienced team to meet increasingly complex demands, both in France and abroad.
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CIRAM recently dated two pieces of fossilized wood: a "morta" oak and a marsh yew. Both were found buried in the same location, in the Bessin and Cotentin marshes in Normandy…
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