Ancient Maize Map

Information

ID: 143
Other ID: Beta-185022
Type: MacroSample
Subtype: cob
Site: Old Corn (LA 137258)
Depositional context: pit
Condition: charred
Pottery type: not applicable
Vessel form: not applicable

Feature 212, a deep refuse filled, bell-shaped pit.

Radiocarbon Date

Lab number: Beta-185022
Dating method: AMS
Directly dated: Yes
Dated material: charred maize
Contaminated?: No
Lower cal BP (years): 4294
Median cal BP (years): 4125
Upper cal BP (years): 3974
Uncal BP (years): 3760
± 1 σ (years): 50
δ13C: -10.6

Attached Files

References Cited

Huber, E. K.
2005 Chapter 36: Early maize at the Old Corn Site (LA 137258). In Fence Lake Project. Volume 1: Introduction and Site Descriptions, edited by E. K. Huber and C. R. V. West, pp. 36.1-36.33. Technical Series No. 84. Statistical Research Inc., Tempe.

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