When archaeologists study an excavation site, objects found closer to the surface are not as old as those found in deeper layers. true or false

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True. In archaeology, this principle is known as stratigraphy. It posits that in undisturbed layers of soil, the objects found in deeper layers are typically older than those found closer to the surface. This helps archaeologists establish a chronological sequence of human activity and understand the history of a site.