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Deeper Cistern, a Thousand Shards: What the New Finds at Alaró Castle Mean

How Alaró Castle Finds Are Being Dated

Dating methods such as thermoluminescence and radiocarbon analysis help build a clearer timeline.

Published: April 22, 2026
Deeper Cistern, a Thousand Shards: What the New Finds at Alaró Castle Mean

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How do archaeologists date finds from Alaró Castle?

Archaeologists usually combine several methods rather than relying on one clue. At Alaró Castle, the team may use thermoluminescence dating for ceramics, radiocarbon dating and stratigraphy, along with sediment analysis from the cistern. That combination gives a more reliable picture of when different layers were used.

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