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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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Brunton compass
Archaeology; General archaeology
A sophisticated magnetic compass used as a basic surveying instrument. Also known as the "Brunton Pocket Transit".
Pot-hunter
Archaeology; General archaeology
An "amateur archaeologist" who vandalises and destroys sites to add to his private collection, or for monetary gain.
Osteodontokeratic culture
Archaeology; General archaeology
An archaeological culture based upon tools made of bone, teeth, and hoary.
Lichenometry
Archaeology; General archaeology
The study of lichen growth as an aid to dating surface rock features and rock art.
Ostracum
Archaeology; General archaeology
Fragments (as of pottery) containing inscriptions. The singular is "ostraca. "
Isotopic analysis
Archaeology; General archaeology
An important source of information on the reconstruction of prehistoric diets, this technique analyses the ratios of the principal isotopes preserved in human bone; in effect the method reads the ...
Horizontal datum
Archaeology; General archaeology
A base measuring point ("0. 0 point") used as the origin of rectangular coordinate systems for mapping or for maintaining excavation provenience.
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