Iikähaarukkojen
Iikähaarukkojen, also known as age forks, refer to the discrepancies or uncertainties that can arise when trying to determine a person's age or the age of an artifact. These forks can occur due to various factors, including incomplete historical records, differing dating methodologies, or biological variations. For example, in historical research, relying on a single source might lead to an iikähaarukko, as later discoveries or analyses could suggest a different timeline.
In archaeology, the age of an object can be estimated using radiocarbon dating, dendrochronology, or stratigraphic
Biological age, as opposed to chronological age, can also present an iikähaarukko. A person's biological age