Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10499074 Journal of Archaeological Science 2013 16 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The age of ancient agricultural terraces in Petra/Jordan were determined. ► OSL and radiocarbon dating were successfully applied. ► Terraces agriculture started around the beginning of the Common Era. ► The terraces were used at least until 800 AD.
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Age determination of Petra's engineered landscape - optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and radiocarbon ages of runoff terrace systems in the Eastern Highlands of Jordan
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