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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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shell midden
Archaeology; General archaeology
A site formed of mainly concentrated shellfish remains.
archaeobotany
Archaeology; General archaeology
The recovery and identification of plant remains from archaeological contexts, important in the reconstruction of past environments and economies.
augering
Archaeology; General archaeology
A subsurface detection method using either a hand or machine-powered drill to determine the depth and character of archaeological deposits.
composite tool
Archaeology; General archaeology
A tool formed of two or more joined parts, e.g. "composite toggling harpoon head".
grid-system
Archaeology; General archaeology
A system of rectangular excavation or sampling units laid over a site by strings and stakes.
altithermal
Archaeology; General archaeology
A postulated climatic period characterized by warmer and/or drier conditions approximately 4,000-8,000 years ago.
catalogue
Archaeology; General archaeology
The systematic list recording artifacts and other finds, recovered by archaeological research, including their description and Provenience.
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