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To date and identify charcoal samples from Moraga-2, a Native American site in California.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Ams Radiocarbon Dating and Charcoal Identification of Samples From the Moraga-2 Site, San Pablo, California

Key Points

To date and identify charcoal samples from Moraga-2, a Native American site in California.
Excavation of Moraga-2 site during construction
Recovery of charcoal samples through screening
Submission of samples for AMS radiocarbon dating
Four charcoal samples were successfully recovered
Samples provide insights into dating the midden site
Findings suggest significant Native American activity in the area

Abstract

Site Moraga-2 was discovered during construction of a storage facility in San Pablo, California. Excavation revealed a Native American midden site with associated burials. Four charcoal samples recovered during screening were submitted for AMS radiocarbon dating.

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Linda Scott Cummings (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286850a974eb0d3c01786 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48512/xcv8519821

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