ANT100Y1 Lecture : Anthropology, Nov 3rd.docx
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Radioactive isotope or variety" of carbon which forms in the atmosphere. Absorbed by animsals when they eat plants. After death, 14c decays at a known rate- its half life". Compared egytian tree-ring and historical data to radiocarbon samples. Libby"s calculations were based on a curve of knows". Involves classification: process by which we assign items to catagories )classes) in a pre-arranged system. Rules determine whether an item belongs or does not belong to a class. One popular method of classification and analysis is through the use of a typology. Artifacts, which include itemds made from stone(lithics),clay(ceramics),metal,bone(faunal) and. Typology: classification of artifact based on some criterion or criteria. Typically, we distinguish between: plants(e. g baskets, wooden tools) And ecofacts, which include faunal remains-animal bones not used for tolls and floral remains- plant materials not used as tools. Can be further subdivided into: chipped or flaked lithic tools, ground stone tools. Involves removing flakes from cores in a controlled manner.
