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Late Quaternary cave excavation and specimen recovery (Cricetidae)

Subcategory: paleontological
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Description

Systematic excavation of limestone cave deposits containing mammalian fossils spanning the late Quaternary. Involves stratigraphic excavation in controlled levels with radiocarbon dating for chronological control.

Typical Equipment

  • excavation tools
  • AMS radiocarbon dating facility

Output Measurements

  • fossil specimens
  • radiocarbon ages
  • stratigraphic context