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The archaeologists’ term “correlated age” means

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The term correlated age is used by archaeologists to describe an item that is not precisely dated but is assumed to be from a certain period based on factors related to the nature of the find, the materials and the techniques associated with the period. For example, if a metal object is found with other metal objects from a specific period, the archaeologist can make an educated guess about the age of the object using the technique of correlated age.

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