Dark earth
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dark-earth-264-14443913
title:
Dark earth
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In geology and archaeology, dark earth is a substratum, up to 1 meter thick, that indicates settlement over long periods of time. The material is high in organic matter, including charcoal, which gives it its characteristic dark colour; it may also contain fragments of pottery, tile, animal bone and other artefacts. It is interpreted as soil enriched with the sooty remains of thatched roofs from houses without chimneys, with other waste materials. In some areas it appears to give the soil added
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Archaeological term
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_earth
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2024-04-15T12:02:11Z
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