Applications of AMS radiocarbon dating in chinese archaeological studies

摘要

Over the past three years we have applied the AMS ~(14)C technology to a variety of areas in Chinese archaeology. This paper outlines cases of dating archaeological sites and ancient human bones. We also describe some evidence of the beginning of pottery. Some dating results of Miaoyan and Yuchanyan sites are presented. The data show that the ages of potsherds are about 15.6 Ka and 14.4 Ka BP, respectively, and these potsherds might be the earliest pottery products discovered in the world.