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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tectonic plate
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a segment of the lithosphere
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tell
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a Near Eastern term that refers to mound site formed through successive human occupation over very long timespan
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Temper
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The use of an additive i e ground shell to both strengthen and reduce shrinking ceramics during firing
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tempering agent
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materials added to clay in the manufacture of ceramic artifacts prevent cracking during firing Could include vegetal fibers feathers rock fragments sand or ground-up pot-sherds
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tent-ring
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a circle of rocks used to hold down the edges an aboriginal tent e.g. tipi-rings
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tephra
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volcanic ash In the Mediterranean for example deep-sea coring produced evidence fall from eruption of Theta and its stratigraphic position provided important information in construction a relative chronology
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terrace
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a fluvial is remnant of an earlier flood-plain isolated by down-cutting the river resulting in step-like series flats and scarps Beach terraces are old ocean or lake beaches lowered water levels
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terrestrial
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Referring to land habitats in distinction from water aquatic
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territory
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an area that a group defends against other members of its own species
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Tertiary
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The first period of the Cenozoic era after Mesozoic and before Quaternary spanning time between million years ago
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