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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complex
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a consistently recurring assemblage of artifacts or traits which may be indicative specific set activities common cultural tradition
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component
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quot the manifestation of a given archaeological phase at site Willey and Phillips Sites may be single only one distinct cultural unit or multi-more units A collection artifacts from manufactured during occupation
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composite tool
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a formed of two or more joined parts e.g.quot toggling harpoon head
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compound mound
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mounds that are made up of conical connected by linear
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computed axial tomography (CAT or CT scanner)
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the method by which scanners allow detailed internal views of bodies such as mummies The body is passed into machine and images crosssectional quot slices through are produced
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Concave
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A term to describe an outline which curves inward Synonymous with incurvate and the opposite of convex excurvate Suggested that this only be used basal edges
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concentration
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a notable accumulation of archaeological materials in small area such as quot flakes etc
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conchoidal flake
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a type of spall resulting from the fracture fine-grained or glassy rocks Characterized by bulb percussion striking platform remnant and extremely sharp edges A predictable pattern that allows manufacture Pre-determined tools these materials
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Conchoidal Fracture
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A breakage of rock in concentric circles or a clam shell-like scar pattern Referring to the characteristic fractures resulting from pressure and percussion flaking flint chert
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concretion
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a natural clay nodule formed out of solution in soil interstices Often confused for man-made objects because their peculiar shapes
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