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Science News for July 2, 1996


Cornell Researchers Precisely Date Wood From Ancient Tomb In Turkey

A team of researchers at Cornell University has identified the exact year logs were cut from ancient tombs in Turkey, dating back to 718 B.C. This finding pushes back the Aegean Late Bronze Age by as much as a century, providing new insights into ancient civilizations such as the Minoans and Mycenaeans.

SourceCornell University·DateJul 2, 1996