Archaeological evidence Flashcards
key term
1
Q
stratum
A
a layer of the ground
2
Q
typological dating
A
where a relative date can be identified by the features of the artefacts located in a particular stratum
3
Q
citadel
A
fortress, typically one on high ground above a city
4
Q
pithoi
A
very large earthenware jar having a wide mouth, used by ancient Greeks for storing liquids (wine), or holding foods (grains)
5
Q
sherd
A
broken piece of ceramic material, especially one found on an archaeological site
6
Q
chronology
A
arrangements of events/dates in the order of their occurence
