Troy III-V
New radiocarbon dates confirm a gap in Blegen՚s sequence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12639280 |
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| Authors | Donald Easton (0009-0009-5461-0713, corresponding author), Bernhard Weninger (0000-0003-2390-6529, University of Cologne) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Pages | 396-419 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Documenta Praehistorica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1408-967X • E-ISSN: 1854-2492 |
| Publisher | University of Ljubljana (PUBLISHER • SI) |
| DOI | 10.4312/dp.50.14 |
| OpenAlex | W4386068445 |
| Language | EN |
To investigate the dating of Troy III-V, and in particular to test whether in Blegen's Troy sequence a gap exists between Troy III and Troy IV, 26 bone samples covering Troy III to VIa from the University of Cincinnati excavations were submitted for 14C-AMS analysis. Excluding outliers, they yield dates that are consistent with a chronological scheme which includes a 110±20 year gap after Troy III, with Troy IV beginning 2060±10 cal BC. The hypothesis of a Proto-IV period which might bridge the gap, featuring deposits known only from the more recent excavations, can therefore be entertained
Archaeology · Bridge (graph theory · Excavation · Geography · Sequence (biology · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Chemistry · Classical Antiquity Studies · Medicine · Geology · Surgery
| Highly cited | No |
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