Stone cannot be directly dated using conventional methods like radiocarbon dating, though luminescence techniques allow numerical dating of lithic surface artifacts. This poses challenges for establishing ages of megalithic sites. Underwater ruins like those at Lake Van may gain dating clarity from nearby volcanic eruption evidence. Researchers predict significant shifts in archaeological understanding.
Archaeological dating methods limited for ancient sites
Key facts
- Stone cannot be directly dated using conventional methods
- Volcanic eruptions near Lake Van may provide dating opportunity
- Underwater ruins could provide evidence that civilizations are older than conventionally believed
- Speaker predicts fundamental shift in archaeology over next 20 years
Sources
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