Month: March 2025

Primary Context – When an artifact is found in its original location, undisturbed since its deposition.

Context – The position and relationship of an artifact or feature within an archaeological site, critical for interpretation.

Stratigraphy – The study of rock or soil layers (strata) to understand chronological sequencing in archaeology.

Site – A location where evidence of past human activity is found, including settlements, burial grounds, and ancient cities.

Feature – A non-portable element of an archaeological site, such as hearths, walls, or pits.

Ecofact – Natural remains (e.g., animal bones, seeds) found at an archaeological site, providing insight into past environments.

Artifact – Any object made, modified, or used by humans, typically found at archaeological sites.

Cultural Resource Management (CRM) – The practice of protecting and managing archaeological sites, often in compliance with legal frameworks.

Experimental Archaeology – The recreation of past techniques and activities to understand how ancient people lived.

Ethnoarchaeology – The study of contemporary societies to understand how artifacts and structures relate to past human behaviors.