The bones were carbon14 dated on December 1, 1971. The image to the right shows the results. This is a delicate paper which can’t be removed from the frame, here is what it says:
Mr. Edd Foley
We have listed below the radiocarbon age we have determined on the sample you submitted for analysis.
- C14 Age in years B. P. Date – 680 B. C..
If you have any questions concerning these results, please contact us. We shall be happy to help in any way possible.
We hope this result will prove helpful in your work, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Sincerely, James Buckey