Ancient Maize Map

Information

ID: 423
Other ID: AA-89528
Type: MacroSample
Subtype: cob
Site: El Gigante
Depositional context: midden
Condition: uncharred
Pottery type: not applicable
Vessel form: not applicable

Unit 3, Level 21, Stratum IIIf2 (Sample A). This sample was redated to test for accuracy--see AA-93164.

Radiocarbon Date

Lab number: AA-89528
Dating method: AMS
Directly dated: Yes
Dated material: uncharred maize
Contaminated?: No
Lower cal BP (years): 1293
Median cal BP (years): 1225
Upper cal BP (years): 1095
Uncal BP (years): 1282
± 1 σ (years): 36
δ13C: -8.8

Attached Files

References Cited

Blake, M. and B. Benz
2010 AMS Radiocarbon dates for maize samples from El Gigante Rockshelter, Honduras. Unpublished preliminary report submitted to K. Hirth and D. Webster. On file with Department of Anthropology, Penn State University, and Laboratory of Archaeology, University of B.C, Vancouver.

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