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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palynologist   One who studies plant pollen and spores Since may be preserved thousands of years it can used to reconstruct the ecology past
palynology   the analysis of fossil pollen as an aid to reconstruction past vegetation and climates
Panchayat   A village council in India or southern Pakistan.
paradigmatic view   approach to science developed by Thomas Kuhn which holds that develops from a set of assumptions paradigm and revolutionary ends with the acceptance new ushers in period normal
parallel flaking   A technique used in the production of stone tools that is often found on earliest projectile points from North Central Texas Long consistent chipping scars run flat sides
parietal art   a term used to designate on the walls of caves and shelters or huge blocks
Patina   A surface discoloration or adhesive outer crust of an artifact due to chemical changes resulting from weathering does not necessarily imply great age
Patination   A loss of minerals from the surface an artifact which resulted in a color change usually to lighter side
pebble tool   a natural rounded manufactured into simple cutting by the removal of few percussion flakes usually unifacially on one edge
Pecking   Battering a stone with hammerstone to form an intended shape by removal of very small chips
 
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