It places MA-1 firmly within the Last Glacial Maximum, consistent with the archaeological and environmental context of the burial.

Understanding that this is a calibrated date — not a raw radiocarbon measurement — is important for interpreting comparisons between MA-1 and other dated sites and individuals.

Different publications sometimes use radiocarbon years rather than calibrated calendar years, and the difference can be several thousand years for sites of this age.

When comparing MA-1 to other Upper Paleolithic sites and individuals, it is important to ensure that the comparison is being made on the same chronological basis.

The Comparison To Other Ancient Genomes