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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thin-section analysis
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a technique whereby microscopic thin sections are cut from stone object or potsherd and examined with petrological microscope to determine the source of material
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Thinning
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Decreasing the thickness of an artifact or a portion by extensive flaking Basal refers to removal from hafting area means flake
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till
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sediments laid down directly by glacial ice Commonly consists of unsorted angular rock fragments mixed with clay
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timber frame
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An early English building technique using sawn or hewn lumber cut hand tools and joined with mortises tenons holes pegs instead of nails
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tipi
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a relatively large conical skin and pole tent used in the Plains area
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tomb
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A structure either above or underground used to house a dead body
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tool kit
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The set of all weapons and tools that was created used by a person or group people
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topographic map
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a which accurately depicts the physical features and relief of an area
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topography
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Study of land features at a site This can be useful in determining the potential an archaeological for excavation
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totem
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a plant or animal associated with clan as means of group identification It may have other significance for the well
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