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Sampling shell and charcoal

Two scientists sampling shell and charcoal at Māori midden.

Dr Fiona Petchey (left) and C-14 pretreatment technician Katy Anderson on location at a Māori midden. Fiona is sampling shell and charcoal for radiocarbon dating.

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Published: 19 January 2023Updated: 16 December 2022Size: 531.12 KB
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