An introduction to archaeomagnetic dating

• Autorzy: McIntosh, G. , Catanzariti, G.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

An introduction to the archaeomagnetic dating technique is given. The technique exploits the secular variation of the geomagnetic field and the ferromagnetic remanence properties of natural material to permit the relative dating of archaeological features. The main features of the method are described, including the acquisition of remanent magnetisation, the determination of archaeodirections and intensities and the construction and application of reference secular variation curves. Data are presented from an archaeological site in Cordoba, Spain. A kiln from an area of ceramic production has been dated using the archaeomagnetic method, giving an age of 1161-1342 AD, consistent with the early medieval activity inferred from archaeological considerations.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

archaeomagnetic dating; dating methods; archeology

• Czasopismo: Geochronometria
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: Vol. 25
• Strony: 11-18
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 35 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

McIntosh, G.

autor

Catanzariti, G.

• Fisica de la Tierra, Astronomia y Astrofisica I, Facultad de Ciencias Fisicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avda Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Espana,

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