context and association module one Flashcards
1
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what does context mean
A
the spacial relationship between different items found by archaeologists
- they record everything they find around artifacts
2
Q
what is the relationship association
A
finding artifacts near another
3
Q
why is context important
A
items that are in specific areas together may not be for the same task or relate to eachother
4
Q
is arch data perfect
A
no there are this we cant figure out or things get damadged or destroyed before we can find them
5
Q
what is the study of formation processes
A
studying the alterations of archaeological record