dating artifacts

Dating artifacts involves determining the age of objects from the past by analyzing their physical properties or surrounding materials. Techniques include radiocarbon dating, which measures the decay of carbon isotopes in organic materials, and thermoluminescence, which dates minerals by estimating the last time they were heated. Other methods analyze the style, craftsmanship, or context of an artifact within an archaeological site. These techniques help archaeologists establish timelines, understand historical sequences, and reconstruct past cultures with scientific accuracy.