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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core
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A Parent such as flint chert struck percussion use in manufacture tools projectiles
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coring
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A type of drilling in which a column earth is removed and can be studied
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Corner Notch
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A major projectile form which is described as a point that has had notches for hafting struck into the corners of base Also flaking technique applied to accommodate involved basal preform
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cortex
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the naturally weathered outer surface of a pebble
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cortical spall
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a flake struck from the surface of pebble or nodule which retains natural cortex on one face A quot Cortical Spall Tool is generally relatively large ovate exhibiting retouch use-wear more edges
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Cotype
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An example of the original series when there is no holotype describer having used a number examples equal value
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coulees
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steep sided valleys found along the Upper Mississippi Waterway
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creation-science
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the idea that scientific evidence can be and has been gathered for creation as depicted in Bible Mainstream scientists Supreme Court discount any value of statements
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cremation
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an intentionally burned human interment
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cremation ashes
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fragments of charred human bones
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