University of Rome Radiocarbon Dates XVII

Abstract
This list includes dates from Italy, Libyan Sahara, Niger and the Dahlak Islands, obtained from 1976 to 1980, using the benzene scintillation method.Chemical processing from sample to benzene follows procedures of Alessio et al (1978a). Standard pretreatment for wood and charcoal included boiling with 5–10% HCL.