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diffusion


The transmission of ideas or materials from culture to culture, or from one area to another.
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association


Objects found near one another in the same context are said to be in association.
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bulb of percussion


A small, rounded protrusion on a flake resulting from the blow that separated the flake from its core or another flake.
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ecofacts


Archaeological finds that are of cultural significance, but were not manufactured by humans. These include bones and vegetal remains that can tell us about past diet or environments.
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oldowan


Name for the earliest stone tool industry, dating from about 2.6 million until 1.5 million years ago. Characterized by large tools with a sharp edge created by the removal, through direct percussion, [..]
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organic


Material derived from or relating to living organisms. Organic remains decay and are not preserved as well as inorganic remains in the archaeological record.
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pithos


A large Greek pot used for storage of provisions.
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pressure flaking


Technique of removing flakes from a core by applying pressure steadily until the flake breaks off, in contrast to percussion flaking, in which the flake is struck off.
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a.d.


"Abbreviation for the term Anno Domini Nostri Jesu Christi (or simply Anno Domini) which means ""in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ."" Years are counted from the traditional [..]
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absolute dating


Collective term for techniques that assign specific dates or date ranges, in calendar years, to artifacts and other archaeological finds. Dates are determined by a variety of processes, including chem [..]
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