When archaeologists dig excavation units, they are concerned with:
A) horizontal provenience.
B) vertical provenience.
C) keeping the walls of the unit straight and perpendicular.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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Archaeologists are concerned with horizontal provenience to understand the spatial distribution of artifacts, vertical provenience to understand the stratigraphy and chronological sequence of the site, and keeping the walls of the excavation units straight and perpendicular for accurate recording and analysis of the site's stratigraphy.

When Archaeologists Dig Excavation Units, They Are Concerned With