Dendroarchaeology
Encyclopedia
Dendroarchaeology is a term used for the study of vegetation remains, old buildings, artifact
s, furniture, art and musical instruments using the techniques of dendrochronology
(tree
-ring dating). It refers to dendrochronological research of wood from the past regardless of its current physical context (in or above the soil).
Artifact (archaeology)
An artifact or artefact is "something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art, esp an object of archaeological interest"...
s, furniture, art and musical instruments using the techniques of dendrochronology
Dendrochronology
Dendrochronology or tree-ring dating is the scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree-rings. Dendrochronology can date the time at which tree rings were formed, in many types of wood, to the exact calendar year...
(tree
Tree
A tree is a perennial woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A minimum height specification at maturity is cited by some authors, varying from 3 m to...
-ring dating). It refers to dendrochronological research of wood from the past regardless of its current physical context (in or above the soil).