A Comprehensive Radiocarbon Date Database from Archaeological Contexts on the Coastal Plain of Georgia

This database consists of radiocarbon dates from archaeological contexts on the coastal plain of Georgia (samples from strictly geological contexts were not included). A comprehensive search was performed to find the original sources of dates reported for all archaeological sites in this area. As such, dates reported from any time (i.e., 1960s to the present) were incorporated, which includes dates with problems. Data were compiled by John Turck and numerous undergraduate work study and volunteer students over a large period of time (from January 2012 to July 2012, and from January 2013 to April 2013). John Turck added to and refined the dataset between May 2013 and February 2014. In general, the database was structured so the information could be easily input into CALIB's online calibration program. It includes information such as: sample IDs, raw age and standard deviation, delta 13 correction factor, adjusted age and standard deviation, site number and name, material, association, and references. Calibrated dates were not entered into this databse. These data can be used to aid in archaeological studies, refining our understanding of the timing of human occupations throughout the coastal plain, and especially in the coastal zone. These data can also be used to aid geological, and geomorphological studies. The nature of the data is such that it will need to be continually added to as new samples are processesd, and further refined as more information about dates entered previosuly are obtained. Note: The original radiocarbon date database contains sensitive information (i.e., the specific location of archaeological sites) that is for professional archaeologists only. If a professional archaeologist needs site location information, they can contact the Georgia Archaeological Site File.