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We have an archaeology site that does not contain datable materials. Can LaRamie Soils Service help us asses the sites age?

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We have an archaeology site that does not contain datable materials. Can LaRamie Soils Service help us asses the sites age?

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Yes! While radiocarbon or archaeological dating is preferable, sites can also be chronologically constrained by evaluating the age of the sediment/soil units with which they are associated. This is accomplished by correlation of geological and peological features of the site to known soil/sediment events in the region, glacial records, or soil/sediment units at other archaeology sites. Our experience with sedimentary processes, soil formation in the western U.S., and the expertise of a certified soil scientist make us uniquely qualified for such circumstances.