The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology

by Timothy Darvill

With over 4,000 entries covering the essential vocabulary for everyday archaeological work in the English language, this up-to-date dictionary is the most wide-ranging and comprehensive of its kind. There is coverage of principles, theories, techniques, artefacts, materials, people, places,
monuments, equipment, and descriptive terms--from amphora to ziggurat, and Beaker Culture to molluscan analysis. The dictionary focuses especially on Europe, the Old World, and the Americas, and covers legislation relating to the United Kingdom and the USA. The archaeology of a selection of key
sites from around the world is also described.
A quick reference section of maps and tables provides an easy way to rapidly locate information on the main chronological periods and traditions, international conventions, and stratigraphic subdivisions. Written by a leading authority, the dictionary's detailed but clear entries provide an
essential reference source for students, teachers, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.

Genres: Archaeology, History, Nonfiction, Reference

528 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2002

About the author

Timothy Darvill was an English archaeologist and author, best known for his publications on prehistoric Britain and his excavations in England, Wales, and the Isle of Man. He was Professor of Archaeology in the Faculty of Science and Technology Bournemouth University in England. In April 2008 he co-directed excavations within Stonehenge, together with Geoffrey Wainwright and Miles Russell, to examine the early stone structures on the site. The work featured heavily in a BBC Timewatch programme which examined the theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric centre of healing. He was appointed OBE in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Reviews

[Devina · Rating 5 out of 5]

How does one review a themed dictionary? Especially one I haven’t read to completion. I don’t know but here goes.
I got this some years ago when I really got into archaeology and anthropology, as a reference guide to all those people, places, methods and artefacts unique cultures the world over.
It’s nothing fancy, regular format as the the normal language ones except the pages are grainier and a shade thin? That’s being picky. It’s yellowing nicely with time though. I’d say it’s pretty handy still to this day.

[Connor Dixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great concise companion to anything archaeological.