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New hydroxyproline radiocarbon dates from Sungir, Russia, confirm early Mid Upper Palaeolithic burials in Eurasia

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Sungir (Russia) is a key Mid-Upper Palaeolithic site in Eurasia, containing several spectacular burials that disclose early evidence for complex burial rites in the form of a range of grave goods deposited along with the dead. Dating has been particularly challenging, with multiple radiocarbon dates ranging from 19,160±270 to 28,800±240 BP for burials that are believed to be closely similar in age. There are disparities in the radiocarbon dates of human bones, faunal remains and charcoal foun...

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10.1371/journal.pone.0076896

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Chemistry
Sub department:
Organic Chemistry
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Author
Publisher:
Public Library of Science Publisher's website
Journal:
PLoS ONE Journal website
Volume:
9
Issue:
1
Pages:
e76896
Publication date:
2014-01-08
Acceptance date:
2013-08-28
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EISSN:
1932-6203
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English
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uuid:c7774283-34c8-40fe-bf46-a38f3c1a9168
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pubs:446827
Source identifiers:
446827
Deposit date:
2014-02-13

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