archaeologist: (also referred to as an archaeologist) The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of archaeological sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. These artifacts range from housing materials and cooking utensils to clothing and footprints. The field in which these individuals work is known as archaeology.
artifact: A type of artifact (such as a pot or brick) that can provide insight into a community’s culture or history. In statistics or experiments, an artifact is something measured or observed that is not naturally part of a system, but introduced by chance during measurements and research.
bronze: A metal alloy primarily made of copper and tin, but may also include other metals. It is tougher and more durable than copper.
bronze age: The period following the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods in archaeology. It was the first time ancient people began using metals. The timing of this period varies worldwide, with occurrences in China and Greece at least 5,000 years ago and in England nearly 3,900 years ago. Initially, copper was processed into tools by ancient people, with true bronze, a copper and tin alloy, emerging later. Southern England’s tin deposits made the region a hub of Bronze Age culture.
copper: A metallic chemical element in the same group as silver and gold. Widely used in electronic equipment due to its excellent conductivity.
crops: Plants intentionally grown and harvested by farmers, such as corn, coffee, and tomatoes. Alternatively, crops can refer to the harvested and sold part of a plant.
culture: In the social sciences, the collective behaviors and social practices of a specific group of people, such as a tribe or nation. Culture includes their beliefs, values, and symbols passed down through generations by learning. While once believed to be exclusive to humans, scientists now acknowledge traces of culture in other animals like dolphins and primates.
iron: A metallic element found in Earth’s crust, hot core, cosmic dust, and many meteorites.
iron age: A period in ancient human societies characterized by extensive use of iron in their culture, following the Bronze Age. Beginning around the 12th century BC in regions like Greece, India, and the Middle East, the Iron Age lasted for centuries in various parts of the world.
nomad: An individual who does not settle in one fixed area, but moves throughout the year in search of food, clothing, and shelter.
paleolithic age: Referring to the early Stone Age, a period that began around 750,000 years ago and ended approximately 200,000 years ago. This era predates the advent of farming, characterized by a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
stone age: Prehistoric times when tools and weapons were crafted from stone, bone, wood, and horn. Lasting for millions of years, the Stone Age concluded around 10,000 to 12,000 years ago.
tool: An object created or obtained by humans or animals for specific purposes, such as accessing food, self-defense, or grooming.
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