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Bulb of percussion


When striking a lump of flint to break a flake from the core, a bulb is often produced by the compression forces involved. The existence of a precussion bulb is one of the first things to look for whe [..]
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Ggantija temples


In the outskirts of Xagara village on the Island of Gozo (off Malta) there satnds a pair of five chambered ceremonial buildings retained within a single outer wall. Dated to 3000 bc the Ggantija templ [..]
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Acheulian


Later stages of Lower Paleolithic culture defined by their particularly fine handaxes. 
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Aeolian


Deposited by action of wind.
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Archaeology

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artifact


A manufactured object.
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assemblage


A collection of artifacts from a single time or deposit. 
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attic


From the area around Athens (Attica). 
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Avebury


Built around 2,500 B.C. Massive Late Neolithic stone circle in Wiltshire, UK. Definitely worth a visit. For lots of information we recommend you read “Hengeworld” by Mike Pitts. 
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Beaker people


from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze age (4000-2000 BC), named after their pottery. Styles of pottery known as funnel-beaker, protruding-foot beaker, and bell beaker. Previously it was widely belie [..]
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