Contextual excavation

Contextual excavation is a careful archaeological process that involves excavating artifacts within their original setting or environment. Rather than just retrieving objects randomly, archaeologists document and preserve the placement, relationships, and layers in which artifacts are found. This approach helps scientists understand how people lived, how objects were used, and how different periods or events are connected. By maintaining the context, researchers can interpret historical and cultural significance more accurately, providing a clearer picture of the past based on the original surroundings and associations of the artifacts.