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Relative dating

Scope note

Techniques of dating where phases or objects can be put into a sequence relative to each other but cannot be tied to calendar years. CHAMP

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000224275

Broader Terms used

dating

Term used for

dating, relative

Created

13yrs ago

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