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
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One who studies plant pollen and spores Since may be preserved thousands of years it can used to reconstruct the ecology past
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palynology
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the analysis of fossil pollen as an aid to reconstruction past vegetation and climates
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Panchayat
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A village council in India or southern Pakistan.
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paradigmatic view
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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
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parallel flaking
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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
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parietal art
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a term used to designate on the walls of caves and shelters or huge blocks
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Patina
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A surface discoloration or adhesive outer crust of an artifact due to chemical changes resulting from weathering does not necessarily imply great age
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Patination
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A loss of minerals from the surface an artifact which resulted in a color change usually to lighter side
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pebble tool
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a natural rounded manufactured into simple cutting by the removal of few percussion flakes usually unifacially on one edge
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Pecking
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Battering a stone with hammerstone to form an intended shape by removal of very small chips
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