The methods that can be used for the direct dating of human remains comprise of radiocarbon, U-series, electron spin resonance (ESR), and amino acid racemization (AAR). This review gives an introduction to these methods in the context of dating human bones and teeth.

What are three ways to date a fossil?

The Dating GameIts All Relative. One way of dating fossils relies on their relative positions in the ground. Sedimentary Sleuths. When fossils are buried one on top of another, it is easy to arrange them in chronological order. Clocks In Rocks. Radiocarbon Dating. On The Level. Ash Analysis.

Why is it hard to date fossils?

naledi fossils because they havent dug down that far yet. Without such layers, they cant estimate the maximum age of the fossils. Their plan is to use radar to visualize the floor of the chamber and work out where they can take samples from its very bottom.