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Therefore the establishment of an absolute time-scale is a fundamental goal. In this contribution we refer to the term absolute time-scale as a time-scale consisting of ages determined on the basis of sidereal years.Time is a major factor in Quaternary science. Without a trustworthy chronometer any interpretation of changes in proxy data of stratigraphical origin is on weak ground. In fact, any attempt at a sound reconstruction of timing and rates of past climatic change as well as the response of the biosphere can only be achieved on the basis of a reliable chronology. Moreover, all correlations and comparisons through time on a continental or global scale depend heavily on the reliability of the time-scale used.

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