Time's Up! Dating The Minoan Eruption Of Santorini

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The Santorini volcanic eruption stands as the most significant in recorded history. Traditionally linked to the Late Minoan IA period, archaeological evidence pointed to a date in the late 16th century BC, while natural science data suggested an earlier 17th-century timing.

An in-depth exploration of the dating controversy surrounding the Minoan eruption of Santorini.

The discovery of olive tree branches buried beneath the eruption debris shifted the debate from indirect to direct dating methods. Using radiocarbon Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) alongside the intcal04 calibration curve, researchers proposed a two-sigma date range between 1600 and 1627 BC.

This ongoing debate is thoroughly examined through papers covering radiocarbon dating results, ice core analysis, geological findings, and archaeological insights. It bridges the gap between natural sciences and the humanities, providing a comprehensive view of the controversy.

While volcanologists will find this work essential, it also appeals to scholars interested in Bronze Age Aegean archaeology, the chronology of the eastern Mediterranean during the second millennium BC, archaeological methodology, and the application of radiocarbon dating to Bronze Age materials.

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