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Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology
Principles Of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology
Definition
Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology
Relative
Definition
Integrated geology with archaeology, especially stratigraphy, making Indian prehistory more scientific
Example / case study
- Father & Father’s brother called by same term.
- A person is a Brahmin because he is born in a Brahmin family, follows certain rituals, inherits ritual purity.
- A lower caste with economic power can challenge ritual status.
- Distillers (Boad caste) improved economic status under British rule → acquired land → challenged ritual dominance of warrior castes, earlier they were lower caster.
Absolute Dating Methods
Definition
Physical Health: Menopause is associated with significant physical changes, such as osteoporosis (bone brittleness) and skin dryness, necessitating targeted public health interventions for the "Third Age" of a woman’s life.
Example / case study
- Krakatoa volcanic eruption (Indonesia, 1883) – layers below this date are older than 1883.
- Obsidian glass used by Neolithic Mexico.