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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petrified wood
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agatized sometimes used as a raw material for the manufacture of flaked stone artifacts Often banded or laminated and variable color
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petroglyphs
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pictures symbols or other art work pecked carved incised on natural rock surfaces which express artistic religious meaning Carvings scratchings peckings in
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petrology
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The study of rocks- a direct division geology
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pH
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The measurement of acidity or alkalinity A is neutral less than acid greater basic alkaline
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Phanerozoic
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The period of time also known as an eon between the end Precambrian and today begins with start Cambrian million years ago It encompasses abundant complex life on Earth
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pharaoh
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Ancient Egyptian king
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Phase
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A subdivision of a culture which can be defined as a reoccurring complex of archaeological traits that can be distinguished from any other similar complex. A phase usually involved a more limited territory and a briefer time span than a culture. Synonymous to a focus.
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photo-mosaic
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a number of overlapping photographs glued together to provide continuous coverage large area Aerial photographic mosaics are used in the production modern topographic maps
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photogrammetry
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the science of obtaining accurate measurements and maps from photographs
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phyllite
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a soft laminated shale-like rock used for the manufacture of decorative objects such as pendants and beads
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