4 Ways to Date an Archaeological Site

The video explores various methods scientists use to date objects, including carbon dating, potassium-argon dating, argon-argon dating, electron spin resonance, stratigraphy, and seriation. Each method has its strengths and limitations, with some providing absolute dates and others offering relative dating. The video highlights the creativity and ingenuity of scientists in using these techniques to understand the past.

What is stratigraphy and how is it used in relative dating?

Explain the concept of seriation in dating artifacts.

What challenges do scientists face when dating Australian Aboriginal rock art?

Discuss the importance of understanding the context of a sample when dating it.