Question

pottery is one ofthe most common finds on an excavation sity?why

Answer 1

It does not decay (except for some poorly fired prehistoric pottery in abrasive soils). Bone decays, animal skins, textiles, timbers, iron rusts - most of the stuff of life rots - but potsherds do not.

Answer 2

pottery is one of the most common finds on an excavation site because these never rot and decay.in this way they can be preserved under the soil and be safe for many years.