aogheylocar |
Archaeology |
the
scientific study of past human cultures by analyzing
the material remains (sites and artifacts) that people
left behind |
sroithy |
History |
a record or
narrative description of past events |
eaxoivnatc |
Excavation |
the systematic
digging and recording of an archaeological site |
raitfcta |
Artifact |
any object made,
modified, or used by people |
istragtaphyr |
Stratigraphy |
the layers
(strata) of sediments, soils, and material culture
at an archaeological site |
pfloeri |
Profile |
a vertical section
of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons
or layers |
orewtl |
Trowel |
a tool with
a flat, triangular-shaped blade used by archeologists
when excavating a site.
|
| srnece |
Screen |
a strainer
for separating lumps and artifacts from soil |
| lsoi |
Soil |
the loose layer
of earth where plants grow |
| faturee |
Feature |
any nonportable
remnant of human activity, such as a hearth, road,
or house remains, later found by some archaeological
endeavor |
| lgnpthoyaoro |
Anthropology |
the scientific
and humanistic study of people's present and past
biological, linguistic, social, and cultural variations.
|
caimrce |
Ceramic |
a type of pottery
made from clay that has been fired. It usually has
a glaze applied to it and may be colored or decorated.
|
ltuercu |
Culture |
all the knowledge
and values shared by members of a society |
iatoensprrve |
Preservation |
protecting
something from loss or danger |
dehstpro |
Potsherd |
A fragment of
a clay vessel or object |
