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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cluster analysis
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a multivariate statistical technique which assesses the similarities between units or assemblages based on occurrence non-occurrence of specific artifact types other components within them
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coccoliths
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Microscopic structures of varying shape and size that are made calcite secreted by calcareous nannoplankton found in marine deposits from the Triassic period to Recent Coccoliths range one thirty-five micrometers
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cognitive map
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an interpretive framework of the world which it is argued exists in human mind and affects actions decisions as well knowledge structures
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cognitive-processual approach
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an alternative to the materialist orientation of functional-processual it is concerned with integration cognitive and symbolic other aspects early societies role ideology as active organizational force It employs theoretical methodological individualism
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collagen
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the organic fraction of bone as distinct from mineral or carbonate portion Can be dated by C- method
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Collateral
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A term which refers to a flaking style where parallel flakes are removed from each side of the face blade and meet in center forming median ridge
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collateral flaking
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when flakes on a chipped stone artifact extend to the middle from both edges forming medial ridge The are at right angles longitudinal axis and regular uniform in size
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collections and data management
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archaeologists work with conservators curators computer programmers to catalogue preserve store the vast numbers of archeological artifacts reports site records Storage space for is a continuing problem many agencies
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colluvium
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materials deposited by gravity at the foot of a slope e.g.talus soil creep etc
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compass rose
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used to show direction on a map
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