Archaeological evidence refers to the physical remains and artifacts that are discovered by archaeologists during excavations. These pieces of evidence provide insight into past human cultures, behaviors, and activities.
Related terms
Excavation: Excavation is the process of carefully digging and removing layers of soil or sediment at an archaeological site to uncover artifacts and other remains.
Stratigraphy: Stratigraphy is the study of rock layers (strata) in order to determine their relative ages and understand how different artifacts or remains are positioned within those layers.
Radiocarbon Dating: Radiocarbon dating is a method used by archaeologists to determine the age of organic materials by measuring the amount of carbon-14 remaining in them.