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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homeostasis
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a term used in systems thinking to describe the action of negative feedback processes maintaining system at constant equilibrium state
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Homotype
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A homotype is a specimen not used in the literature but identified by specialist after analysis and comparison with attributes of holotype
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Hopewellian
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refers to a prehistoric culture from Ohio known for elaborate burial practices
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horizon
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a discrete regional cultural period or level of cultural development marked by some easily recognizable criterion or trait.
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horizontal angle
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in mapping the of sight measured on level or plane
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horizontal circle
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with major surveying instruments the graduated table around which sighting telescope revolves used to measure angle
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horizontal datum
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a base measuring point quot used as the origin of rectangular coordinate systems for mapping or maintaining excavation provenience
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horizontal distance
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the measurement of on a true level plane
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horizontal provenience
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the location of an object on a two-dimensional plane surface
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horticulture
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The science and art of growing fruit flowers ornamental plants vegetables in small gardens
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