entity · site_sj_03_83_jefara
SJ-03-83, Jefara
A radiocarbon-dated hearth or temporary-use locality in the Jefara region of Tripolitania.
Review and provenance
Specialist reviewer: not recorded. Review date: not recorded.
Dataset workflow: proposed. This is separate from specialist review.
Confidence describes the stated assessment; it does not certify expert approval. How review works.
Chronology
Dating intervals may describe uncertainty or phases; their width alone does not establish event duration.
1200 BCE–550 BCE
Precision: approximate
- informs · provides archaeological observation
New Light on the Silent Millennia: Mediterranean Africa, ca. 4000–900 BC — Lucarini, Giulio, Bokbot, Youssef, Broodbank, Cyprian (2021)Provides the radiocarbon chronology and temporary-use interpretation.
Locator: Tripolitania/Jefara discussion; SJ-03-83 date c. 1200–550 BC - informs · dates
MedAfriCarbon: radiocarbon dates from Mediterranean Africa, 12000–600 cal BC — Lucarini, Giulio, Bokbot, Youssef, Broodbank, Cyprian, MedAfrica Project contributors (2020)Provides compiled radiocarbon metadata.
Locator: SJ-03-83 dataset entry
Research description
The site is represented as evidence for temporary pastoral or mobile activity over a broad range, not as a permanent town. Its chronology extends beyond the project and its use cannot be assigned to a named ancient people.
Evidence and sources
- informs · provides archaeological observation
New Light on the Silent Millennia: Mediterranean Africa, ca. 4000–900 BC — Lucarini, Giulio, Bokbot, Youssef, Broodbank, Cyprian (2021)Provides the radiocarbon chronology and temporary-use interpretation.
Locator: Tripolitania/Jefara discussion; SJ-03-83 date c. 1200–550 BC - informs · dates
MedAfriCarbon: radiocarbon dates from Mediterranean Africa, 12000–600 cal BC — Lucarini, Giulio, Bokbot, Youssef, Broodbank, Cyprian, MedAfrica Project contributors (2020)Provides compiled radiocarbon metadata.
Locator: SJ-03-83 dataset entry