Asked by luhha
Which of these dating methods is capable of giving the most accurate age of an artifact?
DNA
tree rings
radiocarbon
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Tree rings (dendrochronology).
Why: dendrochronology can give exact calendar years (often down to the season) by matching ring patterns to a master chronology. Radiocarbon gives an age range with uncertainties and requires calibration, and DNA analysis is not a reliable dating method for artifacts. (Caveat: tree‑ring dating only works when the object contains well-preserved wood and a matching regional chronology exists.)
Why: dendrochronology can give exact calendar years (often down to the season) by matching ring patterns to a master chronology. Radiocarbon gives an age range with uncertainties and requires calibration, and DNA analysis is not a reliable dating method for artifacts. (Caveat: tree‑ring dating only works when the object contains well-preserved wood and a matching regional chronology exists.)
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