Radiocarbon Dating of Scrolls and Linen Fragments from the Judean Desert

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Authors

Douglas J. Donahue · University of Arizona

Abstract

We report on new 14 C measurements of samples of 18 texts (scrolls) and 2 linen fragments from Qumran Caves 1, 2, and 4 and from Nahal Hever, both in the Dead Sea region. The radiocarbon results are in good agreement with estimates of age based on paleography.

Topics & Keywords

Archaeology and Historical Studies Ancient Egypt and Archaeology Archaeology and ancient environmental studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Radiocarbon

Volume 37, Issue 1, pp. 11-19

DOI: 10.1017/s0033822200014740

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