Archaeologists excavate ancient sites to uncover their history by analyzing stratigraphy, the superimposed layers of earth. By using methods like tree-ring dating and radiocarbon dating, archaeologists can piece together the past. Comparing pottery styles is another way to date sites, similar to identifying iPhone models by year. Have you ever wondered about the past? #archaeology #history #excavation #datingmethods #ancienthistory #stratigraphy | Patheos

Archaeologists use surveys to identify sites, since ancient settlements are covered by modern construction or buried underground. Teams walk across open terrain, collecting archaeological finds from the surface. It's a meticulous process of discovery. Have you ever wondered what lies beneath? #archaeology #ancientSites #excavation #history #survey #ancientHistory | Patheos