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pottery-using agricultural societies.
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Arbogastes [Na].
Barbarian general, probably Frankish, served under Theodosius the Great and sent by him to assist Valentinian II. At Valentinian's death in ad 392, Arbogastes proclaimed Eugenius emperor, the first of the barbarian generals to take this step, but he and his protégé were defeated in ad 394 and he committed suicide.
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Arcadius [Na].
Roman emperor, the eldest son of Theodosius the Great, and successor in ad 395 to the eastern half of the empire. His influence on events can scarcely be traced, and his government is assumed to have been controlled by his ministers. Died c. ad 408.
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archaeo-astronomy [Ge].
The study of ancient astronomy through archaeological remains. Sometimes known as astroarchaeology.
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archaeobotany [Ge].
See PALAEOBOTANY .
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archaeological assessment [Ge].
See ASSESSMENT .
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archaeological context [Ge].
See CONTEXT .
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archaeological culture [Th].
See CULTURE .
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Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) [Ge].
Founded in 1879, the AIA is dedicated to the greater understanding of archaeology, the protection and preservation of the world's archaeological resources and the information they contain, and the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication.
A non-profit-making cultural and educational organization, it is chartered by the US Congress and is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. In 1995, its membership was approximately 11000.
The AIA has its headquarters in Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. It publishes the magazine Archaeology and the American Journal of Archaeology , as well and an annual bulletin of archaeological opportunities around the world, a newsletter, and monographs. There is an annual meeting at which professionals present the latest results of archaeological fieldwork and research, mainly in the classical domain.
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archaeological interest [Le].
In the administration of legislation and related guidance a site or object is said to have archaeological interest if is capable of contributing to the scientific or humanistic understanding of past human behaviour, cultural adaptation, or related topics through the application of scientifically based or scholarly techniques such as structured observation, contextual measurement, controlled collection, analysis, interpretation, and explanation.
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archaeological region [Ge].
In North American archaeology this term refers to areas which exhibit a degree of cultural homogeneity in a particular period. Often defined by appropriate topographical features such as drainage systems, coastlines, or upland plateaux.
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archaeological resource [Ge].
Any material remains of the past which offer potential for archaeological investigation and analysis as a means of contributing to the understanding of past human communities.
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archaeological resource management (ARM) [Ge].
A branch of archaeology that is concerned with the identification, mapping, recording, assessment, evaluation, and documentation of archaeological sites and objects at all scales in order to assist in their conservation, protection, preservation, presentation, and exploitation through effective mitigation strategies, excavation, and non-destructive study. Major aspects of this work involve: the administration of legislation that bears on archaeological remains; informing the decision-making process as it applies to the potential impacts of development on archaeological remains; issuing permits and licences; monitoring and managing contract archaeology; the definition and
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Arbogastes [Na].
Barbarian general, probably Frankish, served under Theodosius the Great and sent by him to assist Valentinian II. At Valentinian's death in ad 392, Arbogastes proclaimed Eugenius emperor, the first of the barbarian generals to take this step, but he and his protégé were defeated in ad 394 and he committed suicide.
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Arcadius [Na].
Roman emperor, the eldest son of Theodosius the Great, and successor in ad 395 to the eastern half of the empire. His influence on events can scarcely be traced, and his government is assumed to have been controlled by his ministers. Died c. ad 408.
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New Search
archaeo-astronomy [Ge].
The study of ancient astronomy through archaeological remains. Sometimes known as astroarchaeology.
Back -
New Search
archaeobotany [Ge].
See PALAEOBOTANY .
Back -
New Search
archaeological assessment [Ge].
See ASSESSMENT .
Back -
New Search
archaeological context [Ge].
See CONTEXT .
Back -
New Search
archaeological culture [Th].
See CULTURE .
Back -
New Search
Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) [Ge].
Founded in 1879, the AIA is dedicated to the greater understanding of archaeology, the protection and preservation of the world's archaeological resources and the information they contain, and the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication.
A non-profit-making cultural and educational organization, it is chartered by the US Congress and is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. In 1995, its membership was approximately 11000.
The AIA has its headquarters in Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. It publishes the magazine Archaeology and the American Journal of Archaeology , as well and an annual bulletin of archaeological opportunities around the world, a newsletter, and monographs. There is an annual meeting at which professionals present the latest results of archaeological fieldwork and research, mainly in the classical domain.
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New Search
archaeological interest [Le].
In the administration of legislation and related guidance a site or object is said to have archaeological interest if is capable of contributing to the scientific or humanistic understanding of past human behaviour, cultural adaptation, or related topics through the application of scientifically based or scholarly techniques such as structured observation, contextual measurement, controlled collection, analysis, interpretation, and explanation.
Back -
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archaeological region [Ge].
In North American archaeology this term refers to areas which exhibit a degree of cultural homogeneity in a particular period. Often defined by appropriate topographical features such as drainage systems, coastlines, or upland plateaux.
Back -
New Search
archaeological resource [Ge].
Any material remains of the past which offer potential for archaeological investigation and analysis as a means of contributing to the understanding of past human communities.
Back -
New Search
archaeological resource management (ARM) [Ge].
A branch of archaeology that is concerned with the identification, mapping, recording, assessment, evaluation, and documentation of archaeological sites and objects at all scales in order to assist in their conservation, protection, preservation, presentation, and exploitation through effective mitigation strategies, excavation, and non-destructive study. Major aspects of this work involve: the administration of legislation that bears on archaeological remains; informing the decision-making process as it applies to the potential impacts of development on archaeological remains; issuing permits and licences; monitoring and managing contract archaeology; the definition and
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