Due to the diverse nature of the field of archeology, the terminology specific to this discipline seems endless. Thus, we cannot possibly expect to account for everything here. Below are some basic terms to get you started in furthering your understanding of the field of archeology.

Absolute dating: Also known as chronometric dating, a dating method used to determine the approximate age of an object in calendar years. The most common example in archeology is radiocarbon (or carbon-14) dating.

Artifact: Any object that has been created or modified for human use.