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THE BIBLE UNEARTHED: THE MAKING OF A RELIGION -- ILLUSTRATED SCREENPLAY & SCREENCAP GALLERY |
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Archaeological methods have evolved since the excavations led by Yigael Yadin.
Carbon 14 dating techniques are more and more accurate.
The margin of error has been reduced to 30-50 years.
Helen and Martin Kimmel Center for Archaeological Science
Organic samples are therefore taken from the LAYERS OF DESTRUCTION in many sites, including Megiddo. They include seeds and olive stones,
which allow for a more reliable dating due to their more limited life-cycles.
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