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Wasp Nests Help Date Aboriginal Art

Wasp Nests Help Date Aboriginal Art

Science Quickly

February 19, 20204m 16s

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Show Notes

Art created by Australian Aboriginal people used organic carbon-free pigments, but wasp nests above or below the art can be used for radiocarbon dating that supplies boundaries for the age of artworks.

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