What is indicated by a new floor laid over an older floor?
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Correct answer: The building was rebuilt, repaired, or used in different phases
A floor laid above an earlier floor shows that the building or space continued to be used while its surface was repaired, raised, renewed or altered. The lower floor belongs to an earlier phase and the upper floor to a later one. Archaeologists examine the materials, associated deposits and wall relationships to distinguish rebuilding from simple resurfacing.
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The building was rebuilt, repaired, or used in different phases
Why is this the correct answer?
A floor laid above an earlier floor shows that the building or space continued to be used while its surface was repaired, raised, renewed or altered. The lower floor belongs to an earlier phase and the upper floor to a later one. Archaeologists examine the materials, associated deposits and wall relationships to distinguish rebuilding from simple resurfacing.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Bricks, Beads and Bones. Topic: excavation methods.
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