Archaeological dating

Archaeological dating involves techniques to determine the age of ancient artifacts and sites. Methods include relative dating, which arranges objects in chronological order (like stratigraphy, based on layers of soil), and absolute dating, which provides specific age estimates (such as radiocarbon dating that measures radioactive decay in organic materials). Other techniques include thermoluminescence and dendrochronology (tree-ring analysis). These methods help archaeologists understand when historical events occurred and how cultures developed over time, offering a scientific way to explore human history with increasing accuracy.