General archaeology

General archaeology

Terms and definitions of archaeology -- the study of human society through the analysis of artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes.

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eolian deposits

Archaeology; General archaeology

Sediments transported by wind (e.g. sand-dunes, loess, etc. ).

temper

Archaeology; General archaeology

Materials added to clay in the manufacture of ceramic artifacts, to prevent cracking during firing. Could include vegetal fibers, feathers, rock fragments, sand, or ground-up potsherds.

archaeozoology

Archaeology; General archaeology

Sometimes referred to as zooarchaeology, this involves the identification and analysis of faunal species from archaeological sites, as an aid to the reconstruction of human diets and to an ...

multilineal evolutionism

Archaeology; General archaeology

An anthropological approach that focuses on the development of individual cultures or populations without insisting that all follow the same evolutionary pattern.

profile drawing

Archaeology; General archaeology

A precise scale drawing of the strata and horizons revealed in the walls of an excavation or other exposure. A section which has been drawn is said to have been "profiled".

aerial reconnaissance

Archaeology; General archaeology

An important survey technique in the discovery and recording of archaeological sites (see also reconnaissance survey).

artifact

Archaeology; General archaeology

Any manually portable product of human workmanship (see feature). In its broadest sense includes tools, weapons, ceremonial items, art objects, all industrial waste, and all floral and faunal ...