In archaeological stratigraphy, the layers of soil are numbered sequentially from the top downwards. The uppermost layer is generally the youngest, and the deepest layer is the oldest. This convention is crucial for recording the depositional history of the site. Similarly, cultural phases are also understood and often numbered in relation to their stratigraphic position.
Which of the following statement is correct regarding trenches?
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: C. Culture and layer numbers are applied from top to bottom.
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