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    • Two scientists sampling shell and charcoal at Māori midden.
    Rights: Dr Louise Furey Published 19 January 2023 Size: 530 KB Referencing Hub media

    Dr Fiona Petchey (left) and C-14 pretreatment technician Katy Anderson on location at a Māori midden. Fiona is sampling shell and charcoal for radiocarbon dating.

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