Archaeology Glossary Terms
Archaeology »Glossary terms b - B
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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basal grinding
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intentional smoothing of the base or stem a chipped stone projectile point
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basal thinning
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the intentional removal of small longitudinal flakes from base a chipped stone projectile point or knife to facilitate hafting Produced remove edge in order that tool could be more easily hafted held
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basalt
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a fine-grained volcanic rock used for the manufacture of chipped stone artifacts Color black to gray texture granular glass-like
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Base
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The base is the proximal or end portion of a knife tool projectile point usually designed for hafting gripping but not intended cutting scraping penetrating Oftentimes edges were ground so that sharp would abrade materials and cause failure with use bottom part
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base-line
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an arbitrary line established by stakes and string or surveying instrument from which measurements are taken to produce a site-map provide initial axis for excavation grid
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baulks
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unexcavated quot walls which may be left between pits to provide stratigraphic control
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bearing
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in mapping or navigation a compass direction horizontal angle of sight measured magnetic degrees
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behavior
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the way a person acts
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bench mark
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B M a vertical datum-point usually at known elevation above sea-level to which mapped elevations may be related
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benthic
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Used to describe aquatic organisms that are bottom dwelling
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