Archaeology Glossary Terms
Archaeology »Glossary terms g - G
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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gorget
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a relatively large, flat, or gently curving object of polished stone, shell, or metal, with holes for suspension. Usually believed to have been worn as an ornament around the throat.
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granulation
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the soldering of grains metal to a background usually same and much used by Etruscans
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grave goods (also: "grave inclusions", "mortuary goods", etc.)
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tools, weapons, food or ceremonial objects placed with a burial
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graver
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a small pointed or chisel-like stone tool used for incising engraving A with sharp tip that was to engrave bone wood other materials
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Greenstone
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A type of stone, selected for color rather than composition, used by early cultures to create jewelry, ritual objects, statuettes, and other artifacts; used in particular in Mesoamerica studies.
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Grid
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a network of uniformly spaced squares that divides site into units used to measure and record an object's position in space
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grid-system
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a system of rectangular excavation or sampling units laid over site by strings and stakes
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Grinding
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A method of stone working employed in the smoothing an edge or surface by rubbing it with a hammerstone other abrader prior to use Performed on projectiles blades so that hafting materials lashings would not be cut sharp edges base Also commonly referred as Basal when and sides stem have been ground There are varying degrees grinding typically light moderate heavy
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grit
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crushed stone or sand placed in clay order to make potter vessels stronger
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grit and grog tempered pottery
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Sand crushed sherds mixed in the unfired clay to make ceramic vessels stronger These inclusions prevented rapid expansion of paste as clay's water content was boiled away when fired
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