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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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back dirt
Archaeology; General archaeology
The excavated, discarded material (sediment, dirt) from a site that has generally been sifted for artifacts and is presumed to be of no further archaeological significance. This ...
balk
Archaeology; General archaeology
A side wall of an excavated unit (square) or a partition of earth left standing between adjoining excavation units. Balks are often left to aid with stratigraphic analysis.
benchmark
Archaeology; General archaeology
For excavation purposes, a permanent point at a known elevation that can be used to measure other elevations during excavation . Also known as a Datum Point.
biface tools
Archaeology; General archaeology
Stone tools that have been worked on both sides or faces, meaning that flakes have been intentionally (not naturally) chipped off from both sides of the stone.
boat grave
Archaeology; General archaeology
A type of burial in which a body (or cremated remains) is placed in a boat and buried in the ground. Such a burial often symbolized the deceased's high status.
cable sheath
Archaeology; General archaeology
A single layer or multiple layers of a protective covering over a cable.
cable support box
Archaeology; General archaeology
In an installation of electric conduit that runs vertically, a box which provides support for the cables within the conduit so as to limit the strain on them from their own ...
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