A5018487223- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Radioactive contamination and transfer
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Radioactive element chemistry and processing
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- Space Exploration and Technology
University of Vienna
2014-2025
Hamburg School of Business Administration
2024
Universität Hamburg
2024
University of Arizona
2012-2019
Institut de l'Information Scientifique et Technique
2019
New York University Press
2019
University of the Ryukyus
2019
National Archaeological Museum
2012-2014
University of Pennsylvania
2013
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
2013
The historical chronologies for dynastic Egypt are based on reign lengths inferred from written and archaeological evidence. These floating linked to the absolute calendar by a few ancient astronomical observations, which remain source of debate. We used 211 radiocarbon measurements made samples short-lived plants, together with Bayesian model incorporating information lengths, produce chronology Egypt. A small offset (19 years older) in levels Nile Valley is probably growing-season effect....
Radiocarbon (carbon-14) data from the Aegean Bronze Age 1700–1400 B.C. show that Santorini (Thera) eruption must have occurred in late 17th century By using carbon-14 dates surrounding region, cultural phases, and Bayesian statistical analysis, we established a chronology for initial Late phases (Late Minoan IA, IB, II). This contrasts with conventional archaeological synthesis: stretching out II by ∼100 years requiring reassessment of standard interpretations associations between Egyptian...
The late persistence in Southern Iberia of a Neandertal-associated Middle Paleolithic is supported by the archeological stratigraphy and radiocarbon luminescence dating three newly excavated localities Mula basin Murcia (Spain). At Cueva Antón, Mousterian layer I-k can be no more than 37,100 years-old. La Boja, basal Aurignacian less 36,500 regional Middle-to-Upper transition process thereby bounded to first half 37th millennium Before Present, agreement with evidence from Andalusia,...
Background Neandertals and the Middle Paleolithic persisted in Iberian Peninsula south of Ebro drainage system for several millennia beyond their assimilation/replacement elsewhere Europe. As only modern humans are associated with later stages Aurignacian, duration this persistence pattern can be assessed via dating diagnostic occurrences such stages. Methodology/Principal Findings Using AMS radiocarbon advanced pretreatment techniques, we dated a set stratigraphically faunal samples from an...
The date of the Late Bronze Age Minoan eruption Thera volcano has provoked much debate among archaeologists, not least in a recent issue Antiquity (‘Bronze catastrophe and modern controversy: dating Santorini eruption’, March 2014). Here, authors respond to those contributions, citing evidence that closes gap between conclusions offered by previous typological, stratigraphic radiometric techniques. They reject need choose alternative approaches problem make case for synchronisation eastern...
500 years of ancient Near Eastern history from the earlier second millennium BCE, including such pivotal figures as Hammurabi Babylon, Šamši-Adad I (who conquered Aššur) and Zimrilim Mari, has long floated in calendar time subject to rival chronological schemes up 150+ apart. Texts preserved on clay tablets provide much information, some astronomical references, but despite 100+ scholarly effort, resolution proved impossible. Documents linked with specific Assyrian officials rulers have been...
Abstract In the lowlands of eastern Austria, Quaternary deposits are underlain by Neogene formations Danube/Kisalföld Basin that in turn forms westernmost bay Miocene Central Paratethys. The younger Middle Pleistocene to Holocene UNESCO World Heritage Landscape Nationalpark “Neusiedler See - Seewinkel” known as Illmitz Formation. Seewinkel Plain, this formation covers an area 350 km 2 and comprises from a few meters 20 m thick, which interpreted sediments anastomosing river system. Youngest...
Radiocarbon dating at the Tell el-Daba site in Nile Delta has created an enigma for many years. Despite great efforts, difference of about 120 yr between chronology based on 14 C dates and one archaeological evidence linked to Egyptian historical not been solved. In order foster open discussions this discrepancy, we present here results 40 accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) measurements short-lived plant material assigned different phases excavation, spanning 600 (about 2000–1400 BC). On...
A time frame for late Iroquoian prehistory is firmly established on the basis of presence/absence European trade goods and other archeological indicators. However, independent dating evidence lacking. We use 86 radiocarbon measurements to test (re)define existing chronological understanding. Warminster, often associated with Cahiagué visited by S. de Champlain in 1615-1616 CE, yields a compatible radiocarbon-based age. well-known prehistoric site sequence southern Ontario,...
We report a set of radiocarbon data for the Middle Bronze Age monumental building at Tell el-Burak in Lebanon, dating it to 19th century b.c., and summarize relevant archaeological information concerning stratigraphy building. The from is consistent with high dates recently reported el-Dabʿa eastern Nile Delta Tel Ifshar coastal plain Israel. A comparison these questions current (low) absolute chronology southern Levant, which largely based on stratigraphic sequence el-Dabʿa. Due open...
The open-air archaeological site at Krems-Hundssteig is a well-known Upper Paleolithic located in Lower Austria. was discovered the late 19th/early 20th centuries when large number of remains were collected during course loess quarrying. Although no systematic excavation has ever been performed, described since its discovery as typical Aurignacian period this region based on numerous finds; accordingly, culture named Kremsien by some authors. Surprisingly, artifacts found recent adjacent to...
Abstract The Dangoor REsearch Accelerator Mass Spectrometer (D-REAMS) is a dedicated carbon-only AMS system, built by National Electrostatics Corporation (NEC). It based on the 1.5SDH Pelletron, operating at 460 keV. machine was installed Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, in January–February 2013, and passed acceptance test March 2013. Since then, over 4500 samples have been successfully measured. Here, we present results an intercomparison experiment, done collaboration with...
Abstract New excavations carried out at Cova de les Malladetes confirm and improve previous information on the archaeological sequence of this site. A total 29 new dates allow to specify chronology Aurignacian (levels XIVA–XII) Gravettian XI–VII). Furthermore, concerning results obtained during 1970 excavation, three levels were identified: level XIVB, which represents a short temporal human occupation hiatus, XV XVI with some hearths anthropic evidence, although lithic material does not...
High precision for radiocarbon cannot be reached without profound insight into the various sources of uncertainty which only can obtained from systematic investigations. In this paper, we present a whole series investigations where in some cases 16 O: 17 18 O served as substitute 12 C: 13 14 C. This circumvents disadvantages event counting, providing more precise results much shorter time. As expected, not single effect but combination many effects similar importance were found to limiting...
The Neolithic site of Schletz in Lower Austria comprises a fortified settlement from the end Linearbandkeramik (LBK) culture. Large numbers human bones were found at base fortification ditches, and many excavated skulls showed evidence trauma which most likely originates violence. This remarkable deposit remains has been considered for an abrupt to Early Schletz. In order investigate this interpretation, radiocarbon accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) measurements bone samples performed...
The prehistoric salt mine of Hallstatt together with its burial ground is one the most prominent archaeological sites in world, and has given name to “Hallstatt period”, an epoch European prehistory (800 400 BCE). Due perfect conservation rock a high number organic materials have been found, including mostly wooden artefacts structural timber. More than 2000 samples were taken from various mines as well at surface. It was possible date 763 by means dendrochronology 14C wiggle matching....
14 C dating with the new Vienna Environmental Research Accelerator (VERA) began age determination of a mummified marmot found in Austrian Alpine region. Soft tissue and bones were used for investigation. For comparison, bone material from known-age samples was also processed measured. These exercises showed that VERA is reliable, since time various archaeological context have been dated. We studied applicability method forensic sciences to determine death human individuals. C/ 12...