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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metallographic examination
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a technique used in the study of early metallurgy involving microscopic polished section cut from an artifact which has been etched so as to reveal metal structure
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methodological individualism
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or individualistic method approach to the study of societies which assumes that thoughts and decisions do have agency actions shared institutions can be interpreted as products individuals
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Microbial
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The breakdown of organic material, especially feedstuffs, by microbial organisms.
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microblade core
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the nucleus from which micro-blades were manufactured Usually a small barrel or conical shaped stone artifact with flat top and one more fluted surfaces left as scars removal of microblades
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microfaunal remains
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very small animal such as rodent bones tiny bone fragments insects mollusks foraminifera etc discovered in an archaeological site
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microfloral remains
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very small plant materials such as seeds pollen spores phytoliths etc discovered in an archaeological site Microfauna and microflora are extremely important paleoenvironmental re-construction
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microfossil
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A fossil so small that it must be studied with a microscope
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microlith
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a tiny stone tool characteristic of the Mesolithic period many which were probably used as barbs A small long and narrow
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micrometer
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A unit of measure There are one million micrometers in meter
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microwear analysis
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the study of patterns wear or damage on edge stone tools which provides valuable information way in tool was used
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