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Archaeology
The scientific study of physical remains, whether monuments, artifacts or relics of past human life, cultures or activities.
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chert
Archaeology; General archaeology
A fine-grained sedimentary rock, similar to flint, that is white, pinkish, brown, gray, or blue-gray in color. In antiquity, chert was one of the universally preferred materials ...
chipped stone tool
Archaeology; General archaeology
Stone tool made by striking a stone (core or preform) with another stone (hammerstone) or other hard material (such as antler). Small pieces of stone (flakes) were struck off the ...
cidatel
Archaeology; General archaeology
A fortress, or stronghold, in or near a fortified city. The citadel was intended to command the city and its fortifications, but could also be used as a final point of defense ...
city state
Archaeology; General archaeology
An independent, self-governing city that incorporated its surrounding territory, including smaller towns and villages. Equivalent to a polis in ancient Greece.
clan
Archaeology; General archaeology
A group of people from many lineages who live in one place and have a common line of descent, usually under one chieftain.
Classical Age
Archaeology; General archaeology
The period in history that encompasses the Greek and Roman civilizations.
Absolute Dating
Archaeology; General archaeology
Collective term for techniques that assign specific dates or date ranges, in calendar years, to artifacts and other archaeological finds. Dates are determined by a variety of ...
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