Archaelogy Methods Flashcards
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What is radiocarbon dating?
Carbon-14 is a substance found in all living things, by measuring how much of it there is in tissue, you can tell how old the specimen is.
What is geophysical surveying?
A geophysical survey is like an x-ray of the ground.
What is pollen analysis?
This is the study of pollen remains to find out what was growing at a site during a particular period of time.
What is stratigraphy?
This is a method used to date objects by how deep in the ground they’re found.
What is dendrochronolgy?
A method of dating that uses the unique growth patterns of tree rings as a guide.m
What is DNA testing and 3D reconstruction?
This is a method commonly used to see what a group, or person looked like. It is when you reconstruct bones and digitally create a version of the person from their structure.
