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Tag: The Six Pillars of Second Millennium BCE Middle Eastern Chronology
Reality Checks for Ancient Chronology: Astronomical Datapoints and Verification
The advocates of the conventional model of second millennium BCE Middle Eastern chronology have argued for the accuracy of their
Genuinely Scientific Data Are Not Necessarily Accurate: Ice Core Dating
Ice core dating is a scientific technique with multiple applications. It is also of value for ancient Middle Eastern chronology,
Genuinely Scientific Data Are Not Necessarily Accurate: Dendrochronology
Dendrochronology can be a very valuable tool for determining the ages of ancient wooden artifacts, wooden building parts, and objects
Genuinely Scientific Data Are Not Necessarily Accurate: Astronomical Dating
Scholars of ancient history generally recognize that contemporaneous records of ancient astronomical observations can potentially yield precisely accurate dates for
Genuinely Ancient Records Are Not Necessarily Accurate
Many researchers approach the subject of historical chronology with the fundamental premise that ancient inscriptions have accurate chronological data. However,
Ancient Middle Eastern Astronomical Chronology, Verification, and Absolute Dates
A year has passed since publishing the post “Why an Astronomical Chronological Model Can Be Irrefutable.” That short article discusses
Babylonian Chronology: Problems and Solutions
Much of the Babylonian timeline is missing due to the lack of extant and intact king lists. Babylonian King List
Accurate Chronology or Fringe Theories?
Many ideas (or theories) about ancient Middle Eastern chronology are controversial. Even now, scholars are divided about which one of
The Bad Habit of Reinterpreting Data to Conform with Tradition (Or How to Cook a Frog)
Ancient Middle Eastern chronology is complex and involves many data types from various empires, kingdoms, and regions. While interpreting that