Archaeology Glossary Terms
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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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spokeshave
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an artifact with a notch or concave edge presumed to have been used in shaping wooden bone shafts
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Stage
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A complex developmental unit encompassing a broad span of time wide spread cultural unity and sequences
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state
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a term used to describe social formation defined by distinct territorial boundedness and characterized strong central government in which the operation of political power is sanctioned legitimate force In cultural evolutionist models it ranks second only empire as most complex societal development stage
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state archaeologist
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An appointed official who is responsible for overseeing all potential impacts to archaeological resources and reviewing administering work in order insure compliance with federal regulations
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statistical analysis
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the application of probability theory to quantified descriptive data
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status
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a position in pattern of reciprocal behavior
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steatite
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soapstone or talc; a soft gray to green stone used as a carving medium.
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Stem
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The extension of the base a projectile point or knife which was designed for hafting gripping Stems can occur in various shapes
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Stemmed Point
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A projectile or blade that has a stem which was designed for hafting holding
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step-trenching
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an excavation method employed on very deep sites such as Near Eastern tell in which the proceeds downwards a series of gradually narrowing steps
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