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Archaeology Glossary Terms

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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Ground

An edge or surface that was smoothed by abrasion

ground reconnaissance

a collective name for wide variety of methods identifying individual archaeological sites including consultation documentary sources place-name evidence local folklore and legend but primarily actual fieldwork

ground stone

artifacts shaped by sawing grinding and or polishing with abrasive materials "ground slate knives", "polished soapstone pendants" etc.

gun-flint

a square blade-segment of flint used to ignite the powder charge flint-lock gun Often mistaken for an aboriginal artifact

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