General archaeology

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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Deep-sea cores

Archaeology; General archaeology

Cores drilled from the sea bed that provide the most coherent record of climate changes on a worldwide scale. The cores contain shells of microscopic marine organisms (foraminifera) laid down on the ...

Historical archaeology

Archaeology; General archaeology

The archaeological study of historically documented cultures. In North America, research is directed at colonial and post-colonial settlement, analogous to the study of mediaeval and post-medieval ...

Surface finish

Archaeology; General archaeology

In the study of ceramic artifacts, the mainly decorative outer elements of a vessel.

Paleoanthropology

Archaeology; General archaeology

The study of the fossil record and archaeology.

Midden

Archaeology; General archaeology

The accumulation of debris and domestic waste products resulting from human use. The long-term disposal of refuse can result in stratified deposits, which are useful for relative dating.

Cultural group

Archaeology; General archaeology

A complex of regularly occurring associated artifacts, features, burial types, and house forms comprising a distinct identity.

Ground stone

Archaeology; General archaeology

Stone artefacts shaped by sawing, grinding, and/or polishing with abrasive materials (e.g. "ground slate knives", "polished soapstone pendants" etc. ).