Archaeometry - Archaeological Science which deals with the physical and/or chemical analysis of archaeological substances, such as age, residues, etc.
Artifact - The basic item that is analyzed by archaeologists. It is any type of item that is movable, made, modified, or used by humans. These can include tools, clothing, ritual items, etc.
Assemblage - All of the material and/or items that have been collected from a particular site.
Butchering Site - A location where an animal was cleaned, dressed, and/or "utilized." It may or may not have been the "Kill Site."
Cremations - Bodies which have been burned.
Ecofacts - Items that are not manipulated, biological remains resulting from human activities. Examples include plants, animals, seeds, charcoal, etc.
Geofacts - Items that appear to be modified by humans, but are nothing more than the workings of environmental processes (which can still be exciting to see). Some geofacts can easily mislead people into thinking they are authentic artifacts.
Geoglyphs - A design consisting of various rocks or creating designs in the surface of the earth. Such as the Nazca Lines.
Habitation Site - A location where people lived for a period of time. Not a permanent location.
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