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Radiocarbon dated moa bone

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
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 17 September 2009Size: 29.51 KB