Throughout history many claims have been made by antiquaries/archaelogists/scientists with regard to dating/interpretation/assumptions/gut feelings, but later 'proven' to be incorrect and their work denounced, only for it to be recognised later as being much closer to the truth than previously thought due to advancement in scientific research and development.
My own simple favourite is William Stukeley and his 'vivid imagination' as thought by many of the existence of Avebury's Beckhampton Avenue which of course has now been proven. What other examples can we come up with in archaeology as there must be many many more?
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