Vertical excavation (also known as stratigraphic excavation) focuses on digging deep into the layers of soil at a specific point to understand the order in which different cultures or phases of occupation occurred. Each layer represents a distinct period, and their order reveals the chronological sequence.
What is the main objective of vertical excavation?
Asked in Archaeology and Museums Dept. Exam 2023 (Exploration and Excavation Officer) 2023 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Discovery, Nomenclature, and Geographical Extent)
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Answer: A. To know the cultural sequence in the deposit.
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