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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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Floral remains
Archaeology; General archaeology
Remnants of past vegetation found in archaeological sites (see microfloral remains). Useful in the reconstruction of past environments.
Paleoindian
Archaeology; General archaeology
A term most frequently applied to early projectile point "cultures" of North America (e.g. Clovis, Folsom, Cody, etc. ).
Radioactive decay
Archaeology; General archaeology
The regular process by which radioactive isotopes break down into their decay products with a half-life which is specific to the isotope in question (see also radiocarbon dating).
Faunal remains
Archaeology; General archaeology
Bones and other animal parts found in archaeological sites. Important in the reconstruction of past ecosystems and cultural subsistence patterns.
Hand-level
Archaeology; General archaeology
A small, simple, hand-held surveying instrument for establishing horizontal lines-of-sight over short distances.
Zoomorphic
Archaeology; General archaeology
Animal-like. Refers to art-work or decorated objects with an animal motif or appearance.
Monocausal explanation
Archaeology; General archaeology
The attribution of one cause to the existence of a phenomenon.
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