Radiocarbon dating determined that the dog lived in the 17th century.
Notes on verification
Confirmed via peer-reviewed publication (Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 2024) and multiple Argentine news outlets quoting lead researcher Eduardo Moreno, though most media coverage traces back to a single CONICET/UNPSJB press release.
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