Uranium-series dating of lacustrine limestones from pan deposits with final Acheulian assemblage at Rooidam, Kimberley district, South Africa
January 1, 1979
Lacustrine limestone samples from sedimentary pan deposits at Rooidam, near Kimberley, South Africa, that contain late Acheulian (Fauresmith) artifacts have been dated by 230Th 234U and 231Pa 235U methods. Results indicate a minimum age of about 200,000 yr B.P. for the terminal Acheulian in the interior of South Africa. ?? 1979.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Title | Uranium-series dating of lacustrine limestones from pan deposits with final Acheulian assemblage at Rooidam, Kimberley district, South Africa |
| Authors | B. J. Szabo, K.W. Butzer |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Quaternary Research |
| Index ID | 70012469 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |