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Dark earth (Geology ⛰️)
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 ...