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Torres Strait Radiocarbon database

 

Important Notice:

As of February 2, 2023 this database has been replaced with a new version that includes minor corrections, additional references and a classification table.

The updated dataset is available from https://doi.org/10.25903/j8a4-4y62

 

The methodological approach for this research focuses on the design and construction of a database incorporating radiocarbon dates from cultural deposits across the Torres Strait archipelago (excluding mainland Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea). Data are collected through a comprehensive review of published literature. Information collected includes metadata such as provenance, cultural associations, sample identification and (available) isotopic data.
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    Data Record Details
    Data record related to this publication Torres Strait Radiocarbon Database
    Data Publication title Torres Strait Radiocarbon database
  • Description

     

    Important Notice:

    As of February 2, 2023 this database has been replaced with a new version that includes minor corrections, additional references and a classification table.

    The updated dataset is available from https://doi.org/10.25903/j8a4-4y62

     

    The methodological approach for this research focuses on the design and construction of a database incorporating radiocarbon dates from cultural deposits across the Torres Strait archipelago (excluding mainland Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea). Data are collected through a comprehensive review of published literature. Information collected includes metadata such as provenance, cultural associations, sample identification and (available) isotopic data.

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    • Descriptor
      This is a database of all published radiocarbon dates collected from archaeological sites in the Torres Strait.
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      Descriptor type Brief
    • Data type dataset
  • Keywords
    • Torres Strait
    • Australia
    • archaeology
    • radiocarbon
  • Funding source
    • ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage
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    • Research themes
    People and Societies in the Tropics
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    Temporal (time) coverage
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    • Time Period The Holocene (10,000 yr BP to modern)
    Spatial (location) coverage
  • Locations
    • Torres Strait
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    Data Locations

    Type Location Notes
    Physical Location Research Data JCU This dataset has been replaced by an updated version and can be found at https://doi.org/10.25903/j8a4-4y62. Please refer to the notice in the data description for more information.
    The Data Manager is: Lauren Linnenlucke
    College or Centre College of Arts, Society & Education
    Access conditions Restricted: no access
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    • Data record size 2 files: 149 KB
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- Citation
    Citation Linnenlucke, Lauren (2022): Torres Strait Radiocarbon database. James Cook University. https://doi.org/10.25903/8efv-yw59