Archaeology Glossary Terms
Archaeology »Glossary terms c - C
Archaeology glossary is a comprehensive guide which provides meanings of popular terminology used in archaeology. It is particularly a valuable source for the people who term themselves as beginners in the field of archaeology.
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contextual seriation
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a method of relative dating pioneered by Flinders Petrie in the 19th century which artifacts are arranged according to frequencies their co-occurrence specific contexts (usually burials)
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contour interval
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the vertical spacing of lines on a topographic map e. g 10 m 100ft etc..
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contour line
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a on map connecting points of equal elevation
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contoured level
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an excavation with a floor parallel to the slope of ground surface
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contract archaeology
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archaeological research conducted under the aegis of federal or state legislation often in advance highway construction urban development where archaeologist is contracted to undertake necessary
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Contracting
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A term that refers to the width of a stem or point is diminishing in outline
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control
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in the scientific method a situation which comparison can be made between specific and second that differs ideally only one aspect from first
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Convex
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A term to describe an outline which curves outward Synonymous with excurvate and the opposite of concave Suggested that this only be used basal edges
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copper breast
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ornament a piece of pounded natural
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coprolites
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fossilized feces these contain food residues that can be used to reconstruct diet and subsistence activities
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