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A Taphonomic study examines the processes that affect organic remains from death to fossilization or discovery. It explores how organisms decay, become preserved, and are altered by environmental factors. This field is crucial for understanding how the fossil record is formed and for interpreting past environments and behaviours.

A hand auger is a versatile tool used to carry out a range of shallow digging necessary in obtaining soil samples, making postholes, drilling fishing holes in ice, environmental construction, mining, opening clogged drains and locating underground materials that may potentially halt drilling and damage powered tools.

Penannular means in the form of an incomplete circle or ring and may refer to: Penannular brooch or Celtic brooch, a type of brooch clothes fasteners, often rather large. Pseudo-penannular brooch, a related type that appears to be penannular, with two large terminals, but actually forms a complete circle.

Cremation pits are shallow depressions in the ground used for the cremation of human remains. They are often found in archaeological sites, particularly in areas where cremation was a common burial practice. The cremated remains, which include bone fragments and other remnants, are typically collected and may be placed in a separate container or left …

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“Valeria oppidum” refers to the Roman city of Valeria, located in modern-day Spain, near the town of Valeria in the province of Cuenca. It was one of the three major Roman cities in that region, along with Segobriga and Ercavica. The site is known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including a forum, public baths, theatre, …

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The Aproz Necropolis is an archaeological site in Aproz, Switzerland, known for its significant number of Merovingian tombs. It’s one of the largest ceremonies of that period found in the region. The site provides valuable insights into the burial practices and material culture of the Merovingian era.

The Seduni were a Celtic tribe inhabiting the upper Rhône valley, in the region of modern-day Sion, Switzerland. They were part of a larger group called the Vallenses, which included the Nantuates, Veragri, and Uberi. These tribes collectively controlled the area between Lake Geneva and the Pennine Alps.

The term “Sionne alluvial fan” refers to an alluvial fan located in the Sionne region of Valais, Switzerland. Alluvial fans are geological formations composed of sediments (sand, gravel, etc.) that accumulate at the base of mountains or hills where streams abruptly change gradient, causing the sediment to spread out in a fan shape. The Sionne …

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Quinzano is a Middle Neolithic site in northern Italy, known for its Square-Mouthed Pottery culture (VBQ). Specifically, it’s associated with the Finale-Quinzano phase (VBQ I) of the culture. The site features both a settlement and a cemetery with crouched inhumations.

Polished Stone Adze: A chopping or cutting tool, bevelled on one side and characteristic of the Neolithic in Southeast Asia. It appeared as early as 6000 BC in some places