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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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Archaeozoology
Archaeology; General archaeology
Sometimes referred to as zooarchaeology, this involves the identification and analysis of faunal species from archaeological sites, as an aid to the reconstruction of human diets and to an ...
Temper
Archaeology; General archaeology
Materials added to clay in the manufacture of ceramic artifacts, to prevent cracking during firing. Could include vegetal fibers, feathers, rock fragments, sand, or ground-up potsherds.
Catalogue
Archaeology; General archaeology
The systematic list recording artefacts and other finds, recovered by archaeological research, including their description and Provenience.
Altithermal
Archaeology; General archaeology
A postulated climatic period characterised by warmer and/or drier conditions approximately 4,000-8,000 years ago.
Carbon sample
Archaeology; General archaeology
A quantity of organic material, usually charcoal, collected for radiocarbon dating.
Contoured level
Archaeology; General archaeology
An excavation level with a floor parallel to the slope of the ground surface.
Eolian deposits
Archaeology; General archaeology
Sediments transported by wind (e.g. sand-dunes, loess, etc. ).
