Stratigraphy (archaeology)
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Stratigraphy is a key concept to modern archaeological theory and practice. Modern excavation techniques are based on stratigraphic principles. The concept derives from the geological use of the idea
Archaeological stratigraphy at the Iron Age site of Goosehill Camp on Bow Hill, West Sussex in Southern England.
Neat stratification in Athens (Ceramicus Cemetery).
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Stratigraphy
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Stratigraphy is a branch of geology concerned with the study of rock layers and layering. It is primarily used in the study of sedimentary and layered volcanic rocks. Stratigraphy has three related su
Stratigraphy (archaeology)
…concept to modern archaeological theory and practice. Modern excavation techniques are based on stratigraphic principles. The concept derives from the geological use of the idea that sedimentation takes place according to uniform principles. When archaeological finds are below the surface of the ground (as is most…
The Permian through Jurassic strata of the Colorado Plateau area of southeastern Utah demonstrate the principles of stratigraphy.
Engraving from William Smith's monograph on identifying strata based on fossils
Strata in Cafayate (Argentina)
Chalk layers in Cyprus, showing sedimentary layering