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Archaeology Glossary Terms

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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uniformitarianism

the principle which states that physical forces working today to alter earth were also in force and same way former times

use-wear

polish striations breakage or minor flaking which develop on a tool"s edge during use Microscopic examination and study of the wear may indicate past function tools

utilized flake

a stone used for tool without deliberate retouch but exhibiting use-wear

utilized material

pieces of stone that have been used without modification

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