Dating an artifact or feature by a measure of time, such as years, so that you can say, for example, "This pot is 2,500 years old plus or minus 250 years." (Compare with cross dating.) Antiquities Market

The scientific study of human cultures and physical traits; includes ethnology, linguistics, archaeology, biological anthropology and other sub-disciplines. Archaeology

Any product of human cultural activity; more specifically, any tools, artwork, or objects found in an archaeological context. Assemblage

An Aztec term for spear-thrower; a wooden device with a handle at one end and a hook or spar at the other end that fits into a concavity at one end of the spear shaft. In North America, atlatls were replaced circa 1500 B.P. by the bow and arrow. Bedrock (mortar) Milling Station

Any stone artifact worked on both obverse and reverse faces. Bioturbation

The bloomery was the earliest form of smelter capable of making iron. It first appeared as early as 4,000+ B.P. (before present) It produces a “bloom” of low quality sponge iron, A bloomery could have several shapes such at a tube, dome or pit with a hole or “tuyere.” in the bottom to bring is air (oxygen). B.P.

Human remains disposed of by interment. Burials may be simple (containing the remains of one person) or complex (two or more individuals), primary (including the remains as originally interred) or secondary (where a re-internment follows a temporary burial). Cairn

The 1970 act which requires that state agencies regulate activities with major consideration for environmental protection. Clovis Point

In archaeology, context is where an artifact is found. This includes, but not limited to: soil, other artifact and features nearby and know “history” the site and area. An artifact that is “out of context,” is of very limited or no archaeological value. Artifacts that have been looted from archaeological sites are out of context. Cremation

A person who cares for a collection of artifacts or art works in a museum, repository, or library Curate