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below you will find definition of some key archaeological terms. word in bold


also have a definition in the glossary. Words which are a link
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absolute dating


dates determined by methods whose accuracy is based on radioactive decay
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aerial archaeology


reconnaissance and remote sensing
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ams


a radiocarbon
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anatomically modern humans


the most recent form of hominids
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anthropology


the study of humankind, including physical evolution
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antiquaries


the fieldworkers and collectors who studied ancient sites and artefacts
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archaeomagnetism


magnetic properties of artefacts
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artefact


an object made or modified for use by humans.
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assemblage


a group of artefacts
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