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science-and-technology2 years ago

Mysterious Magnetic Anomaly Found in Mesopotamian Bricks

Scientists studying Mesopotamian bricks have discovered traces of a magnetic anomaly from the Levantine Iron Age, shedding light on the strength of Earth's magnetic field 3,000 years ago. By subjecting the bricks to extreme heat and comparing the original magnetic field with a recreated one, researchers were able to date the bricks and develop a new technique for dating ancient artifacts. This innovative method may revolutionize the field of archeology and provide insights into the periodic peaks of Earth's magnetic field throughout history.

via Giant Freakin Robot|
#archeology#earths-magnetic-field#levantine-iron-age
archaeology2 years ago

Unveiling Ancient Mesopotamian Bricks' Magnetic Anomaly

Analysis of ancient Mesopotamian bricks from modern-day Iraq has revealed a dramatic spike in the Earth's magnetic field around 3,000 years ago. The bricks, containing iron oxide, were heated and cooled to erase the ancient magnetic signature and establish a ratio between the object's magnetic charge in the past and under controlled laboratory conditions. This alternative method of artifact dating, known as archaeomagnetic techniques, provides a more precise chronological record compared to traditional methods like carbon dating. The findings shed light on the Levantine Iron Age geomagnetic anomaly and offer insights into ancient Mesopotamia.

via Ancient Origins|
#archaeology#archaeomagnetic-techniques#artifact-dating
science2 years ago

Unveiling Mesopotamia's Magnetic Anomaly Through Ancient Bricks

Inscriptions on Mesopotamian bricks from over 3,000 years ago have provided evidence of a curious strengthening of the Earth's magnetic field known as the Levantine Iron Age geomagnetic Anomaly. By measuring the magnetism of iron oxide grains in the bricks, researchers have found that the magnetic field in the Middle East was almost twice as strong during this period compared to a thousand years earlier. The study has also helped to refine the chronology of the reigns of Mesopotamian kings and has shed light on the rapid fluctuations that the geomagnetic field can undergo.

via IFLScience|
#anomaly#levantine-iron-age#magnetic-field