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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tree-ring dating
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a chronometric method in which the age of wood sample is determined by counting number annual growth rings
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Triangular
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A projectile knife preform or blade which has three sides roughly the shape of a triangle
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Triassic
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The earliest period of the Mesozoic era spanning time between and million years ago name refers to threefold division rocks this age in Germany
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tribe
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a descent and kinship-based group in which subgroups are clearly linked to one another with the potential of uniting large number local groups for common defense or warfare Unlike bands tribes usually settled farmers though they also include nomadic pastoral whose economy is based on exploitation livestock Individual communities tend be integrated into larger society through kinship ties
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Tripolitic Weathering
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A severe form of patination where flint or chert seem to be transformed over a long period time into chalky porous crumbly granular limestone It is believed that weathering effects especially acidic water can cause this type transformation
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tropical
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Referring to climatic conditions like those found in the region on earth today between tropic of Cancer and Capricorn it includes high temperature humidity abundant rainfall
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tuff
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geological formation composed of compressed volcanic ash
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tundra
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a type of landscape where the ground is frozen solid throughout most year but thaws slightly during summer
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Turonian
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European stage of the Upper Cretaceous spanning time between and million years ago
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Turquoise
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A blue to blue-green mineral of aluminum and copper, prized as a gemstone in its polished blue form.
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