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Uranium-series dating of bone from the Isimila prehistoric site, Tanzania

January 1, 1972

EXCAVATIONS in 1957 and 1958 at the Isimila prehistoric site, in Tanzania1, sampled Acheulian occurrences in horizons at various levels in the Isimila Beds which are approximately 18 m thick. No significant breaks were observed in the sedimentary sequence, although there are numerous local hiatuses.

Publication Year 1972
Title Uranium-series dating of bone from the Isimila prehistoric site, Tanzania
DOI 10.1038/237051a0
Authors F.C. Howell, G.H. Cole, M.R. Kleindienst, Barney J. Szabo, K.P. Oakley
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Nature
Index ID 70001418
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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