Human evolution

Human evolution

Otherwise known as anthropogeny; anything of or relating to the study of the origin and evolution of Homo sapiens as a distinct species from other hominids, great apes and placental mammals.

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Step termination

Archaeology; Human evolution

The distal end of a flake that terminates abruptly in a right-angle break. This creates a "step-like" break, not to be confused with hinge termination.

Incisor

Archaeology; Human evolution

Broad tooth at the front-most part of the jaw.

Refitting

Archaeology; Human evolution

Sometimes referred to as conjoining, this entails attempting to put stone tools and flakes back together again, and provides important information on the processes involved in the knapper's craft.