The site formation processes that affect how and where material culture is deposited may be either environmental or cultural in nature.

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Site formation processes can be influenced both by environmental factors such as geological processes, climate, and natural disasters, as well as cultural factors such as human activity, settlement patterns, and resource use. Both types of processes can affect the location, preservation, and interpretation of material culture at archaeological sites.

The Site Formation Processes That Affect How and Where Material