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Radiocarbon dated moa bone

Radiocarbon dated moa bone graph on computer screen.

The moa bone analysis gave a radiocarbon date of 580 plus or minus 40 years. Using the terrestrial calibration curve, a calendar age of AD 1390–1435 was established for the moa bone sample.

Acknowledgement: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

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