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   a consistently recurring assemblage of artifacts or traits which may be indicative specific set activities common cultural tradition
component   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
composite tool   a formed of two or more joined parts e.g.quot toggling harpoon head
compound mound   mounds that are made up of conical connected by linear
computed axial tomography (CAT or CT scanner)   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
Concave   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
concentration   a notable accumulation of archaeological materials in small area such as quot flakes etc
conchoidal flake   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
Conchoidal Fracture   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
concretion   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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