Encyclopedic Dictionary of ArchaeologyA modern, comprehensive compilation of more than 7,000 entries covering themes, concepts, and discoveries in archaeology written in nontechnical language and tailored to meet the needs of professionals, students and general readers. The main subject areas include artifacts; branches of archaeology, chronology; culture; features; flora and fauna; geography; geology; language; people; related fields; sites; structures; techniques and methods; terms and theories; and tools. |
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Contents
Aa | 1 |
Bb | 49 |
Cc | 87 |
Dd | 146 |
Ee | 166 |
Ff | 184 |
Gg | 201 |
Hh | 223 |
Pp | 414 |
Qq | 464 |
Rr | 469 |
Ss | 487 |
Tt | 548 |
Uu | 581 |
Vv | 588 |
Ww | 596 |
Ii | 248 |
Jj | 262 |
Kk | 267 |
LI | 293 |
Mm | 323 |
Nn | 377 |
Oo | 399 |
Xx | 606 |
Yy | 609 |
Zz | 613 |
Bibliography | 617 |
Supplementary List of Archaeological Sites and Terms | 623 |
A Timeline | 679 |
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