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What is relative dating in archaeology?

Archaeology, as a science, is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of material remains. When archaeologists discover a new site and begin unearthing ancient artefacts, one of the first questions they want to answer is: how old is it? To discover the age of individual items, archaeologists use a variety of methods to establish timelines and uncover human history...

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    What is relative dating in archaeology?

    What is relative dating in archaeology?

    Archaeology, as a science, is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of material remains. When archaeologists …

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