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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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General archaeology
ostracum
Archaeology; General archaeology
Fragments (as of pottery) containing inscriptions. The singular is "ostraca. "
osteodontokeratic culture
Archaeology; General archaeology
An archaeological culture based upon tools made of bone, teeth, and hoary.
brunton compass
Archaeology; General archaeology
A sophisticated magnetic compass used as a basic surveying instrument. Also known as the "Brunton Pocket Transit".
hypothetico-deductive explanation
Archaeology; General archaeology
A form of explanation based on the formulation of hypotheses and the establishment from them by deduction of consequences which can then be tested against the archaeological data.
physical anthropology
Archaeology; General archaeology
The scientific study of the physical characteristics, variability, and evolution of the human organism.
test excavation
Archaeology; General archaeology
A small exploratory "dig" designed to determine a site's depth, and contents prior to major excavation.
mobiliary art
Archaeology; General archaeology
A term used for the portable art of the Ice Age, comprising engravings and carvings on small objects of stone, antler, bone, and ivory.
