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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physical anthropology
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the scientific study of characteristics variability and evolution human organism
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physical environment
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the complex of inanimate elements that surround an organism
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phytoliths
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minute particles of silica derived from the cells plants able to survive alter organism has decomposed or been burned They are common in ash layers pottery and even on stone tools
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pictographs
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aboriginally painted designs on natural rock surfaces Red ochre is the most frequently used pigment and or abstract motifs may be represented which express artistic religious meaning Paintings
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pipestone
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any soft stone used in the manufacture of aboriginal smoking pipes
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piston corer
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a device for extracting columns of sediment from the ocean floor Dates different layers are obtained by radiocarbon archaeomagnetic or uranium series methods
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pithouse
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a semi-subterranean "earth-lodge dwelling Usually consisted of an earth-covered log framework roof over circular to rectangular excavation
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placoderms
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A peculiar group of primitive armored jawed fish found almost exclusively in rocks from the Devonian Period
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plane-table
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a small drawing table mounted on tripod in such way that it can be leveled and rotated Provides the base for alidade mapping
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plane-table mapping
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the construction of small-scale topographic maps on site by use an alidade and stadia-rod
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