Why Archaeological Context Is Important For An Archaeological Find
Even if you pick up a piece of pottery next to a wall, it doesn’t necessarily…
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How to Read a Simple Archaeological Stratigraphy Diagram
Draw four irregular, horizontal areas on a piece of paper. Put the letter A on the…
Artifact, Feature, or Eco-Fact: What’s the Difference?
A pottery sherd, a storage pit, and a burnt grain can all occur in the same…
Before Archaeologists Pick Up an Artifact
Artifacts shouldn’t be picked up when they are first exposed. Sometimes their exact location holds clues…