Readings Flashcards

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Ecofacts

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objects of natural origins e.g. bones, seeds, shells, may be examined by zooarchaeologists or archaeobotanists

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primary vs secondary context

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primary - artifacts found in original place

secondary - artifacts that have been moved

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superposition

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layers of canyons and cliffs are organized so that older layers lie beneath newer layers

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relative vs absolute dating methods

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Relative - date in relation to smtg e.g. layers of soil where lower = older

Absolute - gives a more accurate age range, chemical or physical age range

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5
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naturalism

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seeks to understand the natural world via observation of nature

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6
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Salvage anthropology

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collecting of indigenous artifacts

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armchair anthropology

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method of doing research without fieldwork. Rely on other materials and documents.

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ethnology

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study of differences and relationships between ppls, societies and cultures.

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9
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features in archeology

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cultural objects found at site that aren’t portable. E.g. temple

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10
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repatriation

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process of giving back ceremonial objects to original culture.

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