Learn about various archaeological dating methods such as radiocarbon dating, stratigraphy, seriation, dendrochronology, and potassium-argon dating. Understand how to apply these techniques to date archaeological artifacts and sites. The course covers the basics of isotopes, half-lives, and the Three Age System in archaeology. Intended for beginners in archaeology or anyone interested in understanding how scientists determine the age of historical objects and sites.
Overview
Syllabus
Radiocarbon Dating for Beginners | Carbon 14 Dating, Isotopes, Half Lives - OH MY! | Archaeology 101.
The Three Age System in Archaeology.
Stratigraphy: Archaeological Dating Techniques.
Seriation- Archaeological Dating Techniques.
Dendrochronology (Tree Ring Dating) | Archaeological Dating Techniques.
Calculating Radiocarbon Half Life.
Potassium-Argon and Argon-Argon Dating for Fossils | Archaeological Dating Methods.
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Dig It With Raven
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Super useful descriptions of various methods archaeologists use to calculate and estimate the age of finds.
