Archaeology

A ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is commonly used to locate archaeological evidence below ground. It works by sending electromagnetic pulses into the ground and detecting reflections from subsurface features, helping archaeologists map buried structures or artifacts non-invasively.

An artifact or artefact is any object made or modified by a human. tools could be called an artifacts and that is precisly what they are.

Only the seed could be effectively dated using C14. The bone, at one million years old, is far outside the range for which carbon dating is effective. Once the Carbon 14 within a sample has decayed significantly it becomes impossible to measure the remaining amount and establish an age. Currently, using modern methods we can date items using carbon dating up to around 60,000 years before present.

The seed, superficially would be a good candidate for carbon dating, however because of it's age and the process of calibrating radiocarbon dates into calender years there would be quite a large range of dates. If you were to test the seed (assuming is was 500years old) a calibrated age would likely be something like 590-400 years before present with a 95% chance of the age falling within that range, or 430-550 years before present with a 68% chance of the age falling within that range.

It is impossible to give a perfect answer to this question without actually having a sample and testing it. Quite often it is possible to be more specific than this, and you typically find dates given within a few decades, although there are variations. When results from a sample come back from a laboratory you may be given several date ranges, each with an associated probability. It is up to the researcher which they feel is accurate enough to include in publication or interpretation.

Archaeologists quite often buy some of their own tools, but a large amount will be provided by the company or university for which they work, especially bigger things like shovels or wheelbarrows or more technical equipment like total stations. In local, amateur groups people often buy a lot more themselves.

Carbon 14 is useful for dating organic remains less than 60-70,000 years old. It is not useful for fossils as the vast majority are much older than that.

The Mayans built the observatory known as El Caracol at Chichen Itza in Mexico around the 9th century AD. This structure served as a viewing platform for observing celestial events such as the movement of stars and planets.

Over 200 skeletons were found at Skeleton Lake, located in Roopkund, India. The skeletons are believed to date back to around the 9th century and their exact origins and cause of death remain a mystery.

It is not that archaeologists are more careful to withhold their interpretations, it is that archaeologists are now far more aware of what it is possible to know or not know about the past and understand the limitations of the interpretive process.

No, a skeleton is not considered an artifact. An artifact is typically an object that is created or modified by humans and has cultural, historical, or archaeological significance. A skeleton is a natural part of a living organism's biological structure.

Archaeologists often do study ecofacts and natural features they find near an archaeological site. These lines of evidence can provide vital clues to what the climate may have been like in the past, what natural resources were available to the people how once inhabited the site and how they may have interacted with the landscape around them. One thing that is important though is to establish that this evidence is relevant to the human occupation. It is of no particular interest that there may have been a forest near a site if it held no significance to the people who lived near it. Archaeologists are not interested in the environment in a general sense, but rather the human interaction with it.

Two major dating methods applied to artifacts and fossils are stratagraphic dating (based upon the particular layer of rock of sediment in which the object is found) or radiometric dating (which is based on the decay rates of certain radioactive isotopes). The type of radiometric dating used depends greatly on the approximate time period you are studying and so varies depending on if the material you are studying is an artifact or a fossil. The method most commonly used in archaeology is carbon dating.

Ötzi, the iceman, likely died from an arrow wound. It is believed that he was shot by a hunter or involved in a conflict, as the arrowhead was found in his shoulder. The exact reason for the shooting remains unknown due to the lack of historical records from that time.

Artifacts on a slide refer to any objects or substances that are not part of the specimen being observed under a microscope, but appear in the field of view. These can include dust, hair, or stains that may distort the image or interfere with the observation of the actual specimen. Proper cleaning and maintenance of the microscope, slide, and laboratory environment can help reduce artifacts.

Carbon-14 dating is used to determine the age of organic artifacts by measuring the amount of radioactive carbon-14 present in the sample. By comparing the ratio of carbon-14 to carbon-12 in the artifact to the ratio in living organisms, scientists can estimate the age of the artifact based on the rate of carbon-14 decay.

Individuals involved in underwater archaeology can include professional archaeologists, marine scientists, historians, divers, technicians, and conservation specialists. Additionally, government agencies, universities, research institutions, and non-profit organizations often play a role in supporting and conducting underwater archaeological research.

The Standard of Ur is an ancient artifact from Mesopotamia, dating back to around 2600-2400 BCE. It is significant as it provides insights into the artistic and military prowess of the Sumerians. The scenes depicted on the artifact offer a glimpse into the social hierarchy, chariot warfare, and religious beliefs of that era.

An archaeological expedition is also commonly referred to as an archaeological dig, excavation, or fieldwork.

some of ancient women dead bodies must be buried

Ancient apothecaries were the first to press their medical powders into tablets. However before this, in the 34th century BC, cuneiform writing was inscribed into clay tablets

As the rock sinks in the lake, it displaces water, causing a disturbance in the water's surface. The rock experiences a buoyant force pushing against it as it sinks due to the displaced water. Eventually, the rock settles at the bottom of the lake due to gravity.

No. Humans are a relatively recent evolution.

Carbon-14 is the isotope commonly used for dating wood and charcoal less than about 75,000 years old. This isotope is useful because plants take in carbon-14 while they are alive, and it decays at a known rate after the plant dies, allowing for accurate dating.

Archeology uses methods from many scientific branches and many fields of study, such as sociology, anthropology, forensics, history, geology, and natural science. For example, sociology helps to map the social constructs within an ancient society. Forensics and anthropology can help to date bones, identify the sex of a skeleton, and identify the cause of death especially if death was due to trauma. Geology is important to identify age of a site using deposits of soil.

Somatic artifact refers to unintended physiological signals that may interfere with the accurate measurement of a person's bio-signals, such as heart rate or brain activity. These artifacts can be caused by movements, muscle tension, or other physiological activities that are not related to the specific measurement being taken. Researchers often use various techniques to minimize the impact of somatic artifacts in their data collection and analysis.

Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. It helps researchers understand past societies, cultures, and behaviors by examining material objects left behind by ancient peoples.