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Record 1 2021-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Archaeology
DEF

A measurement below the datum on an archaeological site.

OBS

It is usually used to plot the vertical location of artifacts, features or soil layers in individual square units, then changed to a measurement above sea level for records.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Archéologie
DEF

Mesure de ce qui se situe sous le plan de référence d'un site archéologique.

OBS

Généralement utilisée pour déterminer l'emplacement vertical des artefacts, des vestiges ou des couches du sol d'un carré donné, elle est ensuite convertie en mesure de l'altitude au-dessus du niveau marin.

Spanish

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