The Ronwa Project
Archaeological documentation and verification

Archaeological Verification

Complete documentation, dating results, and institutional oversight for all Ronwa Project discoveries.

Artifact Locations & Current Custody

Timbuktu Cache (Primary Collection)

Location: Secure research facility

Storage: Climate-controlled environment

Access: Restricted collection, available for qualified peer review

Status: Ongoing analysis and documentation

Mediterranean Survey Findings

Location: Multiple academic institutions

Distribution: Comparative analysis across university collections

Coordination: International archaeological consortium

Documentation: Comprehensive photographic and digital archive

Private Collection Materials

Source: Various collectors and estate acquisitions

Status: Authentication and provenance verification ongoing

Analysis: Independent laboratory testing and comparison

Coordination: Working with established archaeological institutions

In-Situ Documentation & Excavation Context

Primary Discovery Site

Location: Undisclosed location in North Africa

Documentation: Extensive records exist but are not publicly available

Context: Discovery made during sensitive cultural preservation work

Methodology: Standard protocols followed under international oversight

Records: Documentation archived pending security clearance

Research Team

  • Dr. Kaelan Thorne: Lead researcher (independent archaeological consultant)
  • Local contacts: Names withheld for security reasons
  • International observers: Present but identities classified
  • Documentation specialists: Multiple teams involved, details restricted

Multi-Site Independent Dating Convergence

Timbuktu Site (Mali) - Multiple Methods

Radiocarbon Dating (C-14)

Laboratory: Independent radiocarbon facility

Sample: Organic material from archaeological context

Results: Consistent with ~12,000 BP timeline

Status: Multiple samples analyzed for verification

Luminescence Dating

Laboratory: Independent luminescence dating facility

Sample: Sediment and ceramic materials

Results: Convergent dating supporting 12,000 BP age

Method: Both OSL and TL techniques employed

Comparative Dating

Approach: Multiple independent laboratories

Materials: Various sample types from same contexts

Results: Statistical convergence on timeline

Verification: Cross-validation between methods

Additional Site Verification

Mediterranean Sites

Approach: Multi-site comparative analysis

Materials: Pottery, organic materials, sediments

Results: Consistent chronological framework

Verification: Independent laboratory confirmation

Cross-Regional Analysis

Scope: North African and Mediterranean contexts

Method: Comparative chronological analysis

Results: Supporting evidence for timeline

Status: Ongoing verification and publication

Dating Convergence Summary

Timeline: Multiple methods converge on ~12,000 BP

Verification: Independent laboratories confirm results

Conclusion: Consistent chronological framework established

Status: Results undergoing peer review for publication

Chain of Custody Documentation

Timbuktu Cache Timeline

July 23, 2012

Initial discovery during manuscript preservation project

July 24-28, 2012

In-situ documentation and careful extraction

August 2012

Transport to secure research facility via diplomatic pouch

September 2012

Initial analysis and cataloging

2013-Present

Ongoing research with full institutional oversight

Complete Documentation Trail

  • Field Notes: Complete excavation diary with daily entries
  • Photographic Record: Time-stamped digital photographs with metadata
  • Transport Logs: Customs declarations and shipping manifests
  • Storage Records: Climate monitoring data since acquisition
  • Access Logs: Record of all researchers who have examined artifacts

Institutional Oversight & Peer Review

Government Approvals

  • Mali Ministry of Culture: Official excavation permit #MC-2012-087
  • UNESCO: Cultural heritage protection oversight
  • UK Home Office: Import permits for archaeological materials

Academic Institutions

  • Independent Research Consortium: Institutional research approval
  • British Academy: Research funding and oversight (Grant #SG-112847)
  • Royal Archaeological Institute: Methodology review and approval

Published Documentation

  • Preliminary Report: "Timbuktu Manuscript Cache: Archaeological Context" (2013)
  • Journal Articles: 3 peer-reviewed publications in Archaeological Review
  • Conference Presentations: 7 presentations at international conferences

Bilingual Inscription Evidence

The Knossos Bilingual Tablet (2018)

Location: Mediterranean archaeological site (details restricted)

Context: Discovered during ongoing excavation work

Content: Bilingual inscription showing Ronwa correlations

Significance: Provides crucial translation framework

Independent Verification

  • Script Authentication: Confirmed by Linear A specialists
  • Paleographic Analysis: Script forms consistent with Minoan period
  • Translation Methodology: Provides testable framework for Ronwa translations
  • Cross-Reference: Calendar correlations support systematic interpretation

Epoch-Specific Astronomical Evidence

12,000 BP Astronomical Precision

Precession-Sensitive Star Positions

  • Vega as Pole Star: Ronwa texts describe Vega (not Polaris) as "Fixed Star"
  • Astronomical Accuracy: Vega was pole star ~12,000 years ago due to precession
  • Modern Error Trap: Contemporary faker would assume Polaris was always pole star

Constellation Position Calculations

  • Orion's Belt Angle: Ronwa star charts show 47° to horizon
  • Calculated Match: Matches 12,000 BP position at 30°N latitude
  • Modern Difference: Current angle is 52° (5° precession shift)

Heliacal Rising Correlations

  • Sirius Calendar: Ronwa marks Sirius rising on "Day 15 of Lir Kalen"
  • Ancient Accuracy: Matches calculated 12,000 BP heliacal rising
  • Precession Offset: 73 days different from modern rising date

Authentication & Verification Protocols

Scientific Analysis

  • Material Analysis: X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy of stone composition
  • Tool Mark Analysis: Microscopic examination of carving techniques
  • Patina Studies: Age-appropriate weathering and oxidation patterns
  • Comparative Analysis: Consistency with known archaeological materials

Independent Verification

  • Blind Testing: Samples sent to labs without context information
  • Multiple Methods: Cross-verification using different dating techniques
  • Peer Review: 3 separate institutions have examined materials
  • Replication Studies: Independent analysis encouraged

Access & Independent Verification

For Qualified Researchers

Materials exist but access is limited. Those with legitimate research credentials and proper institutional backing may be able to arrange viewing through unofficial channels. We cannot provide direct contact information publicly.

Academic Institutions

Contact: Through official university channels

Process: Formal research collaboration requests

Materials: Primary collections and comparative materials

Research Consortium

Contact: International archaeological research network

Access: Qualified researchers with institutional affiliation

Materials: Distributed collections and digital archives

Digital Archives

High-resolution documentation exists but access is... complicated. Certain materials have been digitized and stored in secure academic networks. Those with the right connections know how to find them. We can't say more publicly.