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abrader
A groundstone tool with abraded/ground edge, typically used for scraping, such as to process agave leaves into fibers that can be used to make twine. Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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acorn
Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree. Many Native Americans used “Acorns” for food. Acorns have to be ground into meal and then leached by running water through the meal to remove poisonous tannic acids prior to consumption. Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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adobe
A Spanish term meaning “mud brick or block.” It is a sun-dried, unfired brick or building block made from a mixture of clay, straw, and water. The term can also refer to the clay or soil from which the brick is made, or a structure built with this type of brick. Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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agave
This plant has fleshy, toothed leaves and was harvested for both food and fiber. The fibers were twisted into twine or cords that were used as string or rope or woven into nets (see Carrying Net below). The entire plant was dug up and roasted in an earthen oven and eaten much like a giant artichoke. Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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american period
In California, the American Period is from the annexation of California in 1848 to the present. Also see Spanish Period, Mexican Period, and Mission Period below. Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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anvil stone
A larger base stone used to hold something that was pounded or hammered. It usually shows evidence of pounding (pitting, battering, etc.) on its surface. Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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archaeological record
This term is used to refer to things recovered or recorded through the process of doing archaeology (see below). Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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archaeology/archeology
The study of the material culture and remains of past human life and activities. In California it is often divided into “Prehistoric Archaeology” (the time period before the Europeans arrived in this region – see below) and “Historic Archaeology” (the time period after Europeans came to the region – see below). Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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archaeologist
one who studies archaeology (see above). Most professional archaeologists have a college degree in the field of archaeology and work for either a CRM firm (see below), a public agency (city, county, state or federal agencies such as parks, highway departments, forestry and fire departments, military bases, etc.), a college/university, or a museum. [..] Source: sandiegoarchaeologicalsociety.com (offline)
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