archaeology

Noun
  1. The branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures (synset 106153532)
    associated with:
    • anastylosis - the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary)
    • armilla - (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm
    • barrow, burial mound, grave mound, tumulus - (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
    • civilisation, civilization, culture - a particular society at a particular time and place
    • clovis culture - the Paleo-American culture of Central America and North America; distinguished chiefly by sharp fluted projectile points made of obsidian or chalcedony
    • folsom culture - the Paleo-American culture of Central America and North America; distinguished chiefly by a thin finely made flint projectile point having the shape of a leaf
    • archeological site, dig, excavation - the site of an archeological exploration
    • eitchen midden, kitchen midden, midden - (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement
    • bronze age - (archeology) a period between the Stone and Iron Ages, characterized by the manufacture and use of bronze tools and weapons
    • iron age - (archeology) the period following the Bronze Age; characterized by rapid spread of iron tools and weapons
    • stone age - (archeology) the earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the use of stone implements
    is a type of: anthropology - the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
    subtypes:
    same as: archeology

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