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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faunal dating   a method of relative based on observing the evolutionary changes in particular species mammals so as to form rough chronological sequence
faunal remains   bones and other animal parts found in archaeological sites Important the reconstruction of past ecosystems cultural subsistence patterns
feature   a non-portable product of human workmanship. Usually clusters of associated objects; structural remains; hearths, etc. Evidence of human activities visible as disturbances in the soil. Such disturbances are produced by digging pits for storage, setting posts for houses, or by constructing a hearth for cooking. These disturbances are often distinguished by soil discolorations.
Features   Evidence of human activities at a site which are visible as disturbances in the soil Some examples such digging pits for storage setting posts houses form post molds or by constructing hearth cooking These often distinguished discolorations non-natural formations stone shell bone coals wood etc
field data forms   printed used to record archaeological survey or excavation information Special are frequently artifact proveniences features and burials site locations descriptions level-notes
field walk   Process by which surface artifacts can be discovered before excavation occurs This is a useful step in determining the potential of an archaeological site
filigree   fine open metalwork using wires and soldering first developed in the Near East
fire-cracked rock (f.c.r.)   ( also fire-broken Rocks )which have been cracked or broken by the heat of a fire A common element in aboriginal campsite debris
fishing station   a special type of site located on streams lakes or ocean beaches where activities were carried May be characterized by fish-trap WEIR
flagging   brightly colored plastic ribbon used to mark features sites surveyed stakes etc aid in their relocation
 
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