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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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Radiocarbon dating
Archaeology; General archaeology
An absolute dating method based on the radioactive decay of Carbon-14 contained in organic materials.
Articulated
Archaeology; General archaeology
Two or more bones left in their anatomical position after tissue decay.
Radioimmunoassay
Archaeology; General archaeology
A method of protein analysis whereby it is possible to identify protein molecules surviving in fossils which are thousands and even millions of years old.
Osteology
Archaeology; General archaeology
The scientific study of bones. A subdiscipline of archeology, osteology is an in-depth study of the structure of bones, skeletal elements, teeth, morphology, function, disease, pathology, the ...
Field data forms
Archaeology; General archaeology
Printed forms used to record archaeological survey or excavation information. Special forms are frequently used to record artefact proveniences; features and burials; site locations and ...
Cognitive map
Archaeology; General archaeology
An interpretive framework of the world which, it is argued, exists in the human mind and affects actions and decisions as well as knowledge structures.