Is the dating of short tree-ring series still a challenge? New evidence from the pile dwelling of Lucone di Polpenazze (northern Italy)

摘要

Short tree-ring series are a recurrent problem in dendroarchaeological studies because they are difficult to match against site and reference chronologies. Young wood posts discovered at the Early Bronze Age pile-dwelling site of Lucone D (Brescia, Italy) show tree-ring series not exceeding 40 rings. Dendrochronological analysis allowed us to cross-match 10 short series, which fail to find a cross-match against the site chronology and the regional GARDA1 chronology. Their precise dating, however, would invite new scenarios to better understand both the construction activity and the woodland management practices of ancient populations. Here, we examine the dating of these posts and speculate on young wood use in the context of pile dwellings.