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Archaeology
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Artifact Typology
Artifacts are discrete, portable objects manufactured or modified by humans. Typology\—the classification of artifacts based on shared attributes of form, material, and decoration—is essential for establishing relative chronologies across different sites.
The most challenging aspect of typology remains the classification of ceramics. The Ceramic Stability Index ($\text{CSI}$) is used to me… -
Pottery
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Typology and Cultural Markers
Pottery typology involves classifying artifacts based on shared characteristics (form, decoration, fabric) to establish relative chronologies and trace cultural diffusion.
Functional Typology