Why are lower layers in archaeological excavation generally considered older?

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The correct answer is A. क्योंकि समय के साथ नई परतें ऊपर जमती जाती हैं / Because newer layers settle above over time.

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पुरातात्विक खुदाई में निचली परतों को सामान्यतः पुराना क्यों माना जाता है?
Why are lower layers in archaeological excavation generally considered older?

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क्योंकि समय के साथ नई परतें ऊपर जमती जाती हैं / Because newer layers settle above over time. Step 1: Understand the principle of excavation layers. Step 2: Generally older layers are below and newer layers are above. Step 3: Exam tip: stratigraphy helps understand chronology.

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क्योंकि समय के साथ नई परतें ऊपर जमती जाती हैं / Because newer layers settle above over time

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क्योंकि हर निचली परत आधुनिक होती है / Because every lower layer is modern

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क्योंकि नीचे कोई वस्तु नहीं मिलती / Because no objects are found below

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क्योंकि ऊपर की परत हमेशा प्राचीन होती है / Because upper layer is always ancient

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