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GLOSSARY
The following are definitions of useful acronyms and terms.
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Anthropology
The general study of human societies and cultures.
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Archaeology
The study of humanity’s past, primarily through the study of the material (physical) remains of past human activity.
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archaeological site
A spatial clustering of archaeological data; any place that shows evidence of past human activity.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY
A list of archaeological materials existing within a given area.
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artifact
Any object made, used or modified by humans Archaeologically, artifacts are often implements made of stone or bone (e.g., a projectile point), but can include non-portable features (such as fire pits) and animal remains used by people.
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atlatl
Spear thrower; used in most parts of North America before the advent of the bow and arrow.
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BACKFILL
The dirt from an excavation that is no longer archaeologically useful.
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biface
A stone tool which has been worked on both sides, such as a knife.
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BORDEN SYSTEM
An alphanumeric code used to designate and locate archaeological sites in Canada.
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