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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tectonic plate   a segment of the lithosphere
tell   a Near Eastern term that refers to mound site formed through successive human occupation over very long timespan
Temper   The use of an additive i e ground shell to both strengthen and reduce shrinking ceramics during firing
tempering agent   materials added to clay in the manufacture of ceramic artifacts prevent cracking during firing Could include vegetal fibers feathers rock fragments sand or ground-up pot-sherds
tent-ring   a circle of rocks used to hold down the edges an aboriginal tent e.g. tipi-rings
tephra   volcanic ash In the Mediterranean for example deep-sea coring produced evidence fall from eruption of Theta and its stratigraphic position provided important information in construction a relative chronology
terrace   a fluvial is remnant of an earlier flood-plain isolated by down-cutting the river resulting in step-like series flats and scarps Beach terraces are old ocean or lake beaches lowered water levels
terrestrial   Referring to land habitats in distinction from water aquatic
territory   an area that a group defends against other members of its own species
Tertiary   The first period of the Cenozoic era after Mesozoic and before Quaternary spanning time between million years ago
 
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