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Anthropology
The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.
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magnetometer
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
An electronic device for detecting small anomalies in the earth's magnetic field. Can be used to explore certain subsurface characteristics of an archaeological site prior to ...
splintered piece
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A type of flaked stone artifact manufactured by the bipolar percussion technique. Generally characterized by a lenticular or wedge-shaped cross-section; opposed bifacial crushing, ...
monozygotic twins
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Identical twins; twins derived from a single zygote.
manuport
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
An unmodified, natural rock, brought into a site by human agency, that shows no sign of alteration.
processors
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Hunter-gatherers who occupy one permanent settlement, from which they move to temporary camps to exploit seasonally available resources (a foraging pattern).
travelers
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Hunter-gatherers who follow a regular yearly round, occupying a series of campsites for brief periods when a valued resource is available in the vicinity of each site (a ...
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- Applied anthropology (144)
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- Cultural anthropology (31040)
- Ethnology (33)
- Forensic anthropology (31)
- Mythology (5625)
- Physical anthropology (13414)