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Scientific analysis > Stratigraphy

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Stratigraphy  

Definition

  • The determination of time sequence in the culture and physical types of peoples by study of the relative locations of the layers of material that are found in archaeological excavations [Web III]

Broader concept

Notation

  • 111002

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-D21J10M5-P

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