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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Bifurcated Base
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A type of basal stem a projectile or tool which has central notch splitting the into form two ears
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bilaterally barbed
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a projectile point or harpoon with barbs on both edges
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bilaterally symmetrical
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the condition in which when something is cut down middle two halves formed are generally mirror images of each other
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Billet
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A bone or antler tool used for flaking
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biological anthropology
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see physical
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bioluminescence
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The production of light by living organisms
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biostratigraphy
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The branch of geology concerned with the separation and differentiation rock units by means study fossils they contain
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bipoint
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a bone or stone artifact pointed at both ends
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bipolar percussion
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a means of manufacturing chipped stone artifacts Accomplished by placing the raw material on large rock and hitting it with hammerstone from above
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Birdstone
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Typically a stone artifact thought to be an Atlatl weight which was shaped like bird Quite possibly some other type of ceremonial object Some birdstones have bulging or quot Pop eyes Usually made from banded slate
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