20 20 words associate with the general term of Archaeology. terms
Hi Alexandre, in this glossary I will you show my little passion I have for the archaeology.Since I was young, I always wanted to be an archaeologist but now I see that almost everything is already found, and we know everything about our past.Today, I still have this passion but I don't want to make this passion my job so sometime, I read articles online and watch some documentaries, so now I know a little bit of the vocabulary the experts use and I want to show 20 words in my glossary. I choose these words because they represent all the word that can be confusing.
First, Archaeology is the study of human through time and space, the Archaeologists are studying prehistory and today's history through the recovery and analysis of material culture (artifacts).
A.D
nouns
Abbreviation of the Latin anno Domini, meaning "in the year of our Lord." When used as a prefix or suffix of a date, it indicates the number of years that have elapsed since the traditional date of the birth of Christ
Example: This Archaeological Object was made 700 A.D.
en: dans l'année de notre Seigneur.
Anthropology
noun
The study of humankind in all times and in all places. It takes a comprehensive approach to the study of the origin, behaviour and evolution of humans, looking at their biological, linguistic, cultural, social and economic characteristics and at their variability.
Example: without anthropology, the archaeology is just <> but with old objects.
en: Anthropologie
Archaeological Object
noun
An artifact, a sample or any material that is of archaeological interest.
Example: they found a precious archaeological object.
en: Objet archéologique
Archaeological Record
noun
All the documents (written, electronic, drawings, images, etc.)that have been produced, assembled or found during an archaeological investigation.
Example: We made an archaeological record of our investigation this morning.
en: Registre archéologique
Archaeological Resource
noun
All tangible evidence of human activity that is of historical, cultural or scientific interest. Examples include features, structures, archaeological objects or remains at or from an archaeological site, or an object recorded as an isolated archaeological find.
Example: look, I have found this nice old pot, I think it's an archaeological resource to add to our collection.
en: Ressource archéologique
Archaeological Site
noun
A place or area where tangible evidence of human activity of historical, cultural or scientific interest is or was located on, above or below the ground, whether submerged or not.
Example: This afternoon, me and my crew found an Archaeological site near the city.
en: Site archéologique
Artifact
nouns
Any object manufactured, used, moved or otherwise modified by human beings, including all waste materials and by-products of these processes.
Example: This piece of wood, I am sure it's an artifact because it looks like a spear.
en: Artefact
Attribute
noun
A property or quality of any archaeological object such as the length of a projectile point, the hardness of a potsherd or the colour of a bottle fragment.
Example: The brown color of this pot is an attribute
en: Attribut
B.C.
nouns,Before Christ
Abbreviation for “Before Christ.” When used as a suffix to a date, it indicates the number of years prior to the traditional date of the birth of Christ that an event occurred.
Example: This Archaeological Object was made -1700 B.C.
en: Avant jesus christ
Cache
noun
A pit or mound of stones used to store or hide food or tools.
Example: we found a cache with old tools.
en: Cache
Cairn
noun
a mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark, typically on a hilltop or skyline.
Example: This pile of rocks is definitely a cairn.
en: Cairn
Context
noun
The immediate environment of an archaeological object including its association with other objects and features and its position within the stratigraphy of the site.
Example: Alone, these artifacts are nothing, but if we put them together, we can see the context of their creation.
en: Context
Ethnoarchaeology
noun
Ethnoarchaeology is the ethnographic or ethnological (cultural anthropological) study of peoples for archaeological purposes.
Example: The ethnoarchaeology is the study of culture but for an archaeological cause.
en: Ethnoarchéologie
Faunal Remains
Adjective + noun
These are most often the hard tissues of birds, fish and animals that survive as archaeological objects.
Example: Look at the nice mosquito I found in amber.
en: Les restes de la faune
Geomorphology
noun
The branch of geology concerned with the origin, evolution and physical features of the surface of the earth.
Example: The geomorphology is the same thing that geology with a historic side.
en: Géomorphologie
Petroglyph
noun
A figure inscribed onto a rock surface by grinding, chiping or incising.
Example: This petroglyph looks like a landmark
en: Pétroglyphe
Pictograph
noun
Symbolic pictorial representation of a concept, object, activity, place or event.
Example: Look at this pictograph on the wall over there.
en: Pictogramme
Rock Art
nouns
A general term for figures or designs painted or engraved on rock or formed through the placement of boulders. Rock art thus includes petroforms, petroglyphs, petrographs and pictographs.
Example: These pictographs together make a rock art.
en: Art rupestre
Sherd (shard)
noun
A fragment of pottery or glass
Example: I think this Sherd came from a very old pot, we need to find it.
en: eclat
Test pit
nouns
Excavation pits dug to determine whether the area is or is not an archaeological site, or to determine the nature of a cultural stratum.
Example: we made a test pit and now we are sure that there were humans over there.
