Archaeology Glossary Terms
Archaeology »Glossary terms c - C
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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chronometry
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The art of measuring time accurately
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classic
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New World time period known for the appearance of urban states in South America
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Classic Example
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A subjective term used to refer a specific point specimen which represents the truest form of particular type or blade
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classification
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the ordering of phenomena into groups or other classificatory schemes on basis shared attributes see also type and typology a systematic arrangement in categories according to criteria
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clay
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material used for making pots
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CLIMAP
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a project aimed at producing paleoclimatic maps showing sea-surface temperatures in different parts of the globe various periods
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Clipped Wing
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A barbed shoulder that has been fractured off or clipped
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Closed-finds
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Groups of artifacts which are in original depositional context with each other The recovered from a ceremonial offering for instance This is included historical reasons
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clovis point
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large stone projectile used by early American hunters to kill game animals
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Cluster
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A group of stylistically and chronologically similar artifacts for which adequate excavation data does not exist to allow the classification as a phase
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