Radiocarbon Dating of Scrolls and Linen Fragments from the Judean Desert

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Journal Article
Author(s): 
Jull, Timothy
Donahue, Douglas J.
Broshi, Magen
Tov, Emanuel
year: 
1995
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Radiocarbon Dating of Scrolls and Linen Fragments from the Judean Desert

Journal / Book Title || Series Title: 
Radiocarbon
Volume: 
37
Issue / Series Volume: 
1
Pages: 
11-19
Abstract: 

We report on new 14C 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.

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22/03/1998
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5 701