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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Effigy
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An object bearing the likeness of an animal or human
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effigy mound
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an earthwork in the general shape of animal e.g. a snake bird etc
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effigy pipe
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an aboriginal smoking shaped to resemble a human or animal form
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egalitarian society
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a that recognizes few differences in wealth power prestige or status
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Egyptologist
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An archaeologist who specializes in the study of Ancient Egyptian culture and architecture
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electrical resistivity
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see soil
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electrolysis
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A standard cleaning process in archaeological conservation Artifacts are placed a chemical solution and by passing weak current between them surrounding metal grill the corrosive salts move from cathode object to anode removing any accumulated deposit leaving artifact clean
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electron probe microanalysis
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used in the analysis of artifact composition this technique is similar to XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and useful for studying small changes within body an
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electron spin resonance (ESR)
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a chronometric dating technique based upon the behavior of electrons in crystals exposed to naturally occurring radioactivity used date limestone coral shell teeth and other materials Enables trapped within bone be measured without heating that thermoluminescence requires
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elevation
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a measurement of vertical distance in mapping
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