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Charlie Lake Cave (Canada)
Charlie Lake Cave is a stratified rockshelter in northeastern British Columbia located within the so-called "Ice Free Corridor".
Charlie Lake Cave is a stratified rockshelter in northeastern British Columbia located within the so-called "Ice Free Corridor".
Chinese Purple
The color known as Chinese or Han Purple was a manufactured pigment used in China between about 500 BC and 220 AD, most famously on the terracotta soldiers of the Qin emperor.
The color known as Chinese or Han Purple was a manufactured pigment used in China between about 500 BC and 220 AD, most famously on the terracotta soldiers of the Qin emperor.
Chankillo (Peru)
Chankillo (also spelled Chanquillo) is a ceremonial center and solar observatory located within an area of rock outcrops and sand ramps in the Casma-Schin river valley of arid coastal Peru.
Chankillo (also spelled Chanquillo) is a ceremonial center and solar observatory located within an area of rock outcrops and sand ramps in the Casma-Schin river valley of arid coastal Peru.
Ceque System
The word 'ceque' means 'line' in the Inca language Quechua but in reality it meant many things to the Inca, some of which we probably will never understand.
The word 'ceque' means 'line' in the Inca language Quechua but in reality it meant many things to the Inca, some of which we probably will never understand.
Chimú State
The Chimú state, also called the "Kingdom of Chimor," was an Andean civilization which grew out of the Moche civilization, was established in Peru about 850 AD, and conquered by the Inca in 1470.
The Chimú state, also called the "Kingdom of Chimor," was an Andean civilization which grew out of the Moche civilization, was established in Peru about 850 AD, and conquered by the Inca in 1470.
Cellular Theory of Prehistory
The cellular theory of prehistory was dreamed up by German pathologist Rudolf Virchow, who believed that if you looked hard enough, you could find the archaeological roots of each particular ethnic group as a segregated, intact whole.
The cellular theory of prehistory was dreamed up by German pathologist Rudolf Virchow, who believed that if you looked hard enough, you could find the archaeological roots of each particular ethnic group as a segregated, intact whole.
Celtic Culture
The Celtic culture (or Celts) were a long-recognized cultural group of the Iron Age in western Europe, from about the 11th to the first century BC.
The Celtic culture (or Celts) were a long-recognized cultural group of the Iron Age in western Europe, from about the 11th to the first century BC.
Ceramics and Pottery
The term ceramics or pottery refers to artifacts made of heated earth, including storage and cooking vessels, building material such as adobe brick, and occasionally tools and furniture.
The term ceramics or pottery refers to artifacts made of heated earth, including storage and cooking vessels, building material such as adobe brick, and occasionally tools and furniture.
Cerro Lampay (Peru)
Cerro Lampay is a Late Archaic, Caral-Supe civilization site located in the Fortaleza Valley of Peru.
Cerro Lampay is a Late Archaic, Caral-Supe civilization site located in the Fortaleza Valley of Peru.
Cerén (el Salvador)
The archaeological site of Ceren is a Mesoamerican agricultural village in El Salvador, known as the American Pompeii.
The archaeological site of Ceren is a Mesoamerican agricultural village in El Salvador, known as the American Pompeii.
Chachapoyas Culture
Chachapoyas culture is the name given to an Andean civilization, located in the Amazon rainforest
Chachapoyas culture is the name given to an Andean civilization, located in the Amazon rainforest
Chaco Canyon (USA)
Chaco Canyon is an archaeological site in the state of New Mexico in the American southwest, belonging to the Anasazi culture.
Chaco Canyon is an archaeological site in the state of New Mexico in the American southwest, belonging to the Anasazi culture.
Chaco Culture
Chaco culture was one of three three great ancestral pueblo cultures and regional powers of the American southwest in the late prehistoric times
Chaco culture was one of three three great ancestral pueblo cultures and regional powers of the American southwest in the late prehistoric times
Chahai (China)
Chahai is the name of an archaeological site in China, near Fuxin in Liaoning Province, Manchuria, and belonging to the early Neolithic Xinglongwa culture.
Chahai is the name of an archaeological site in China, near Fuxin in Liaoning Province, Manchuria, and belonging to the early Neolithic Xinglongwa culture.
Chalchuapa (el Salvador)
Chalchuapa is the name of a Maya period site in El Salvador, occupied from about 1200 BC to the Spanish conquest.
Chalchuapa is the name of a Maya period site in El Salvador, occupied from about 1200 BC to the Spanish conquest.
Chalcolithic Period
The Chalcolithic is the name given to the period in the Near East and Europe after the Neolithic and before the Bronze Age, between about 4500 and 3500 BC.
The Chalcolithic is the name given to the period in the Near East and Europe after the Neolithic and before the Bronze Age, between about 4500 and 3500 BC.
Champa Kingdom
The Champa Kingdom was located along the coastal plains of southern and central Vietnam, between about AD 192 and 1832.
The Champa Kingdom was located along the coastal plains of southern and central Vietnam, between about AD 192 and 1832.
Chan Chan (Peru)
The World Heritage archaeological site of Chan Chan is located in the Trujillo province on the north coast of Peru, and it was the capital of the Chimú state between about AD 850 and 1470.
The World Heritage archaeological site of Chan Chan is located in the Trujillo province on the north coast of Peru, and it was the capital of the Chimú state between about AD 850 and 1470.
Chang'an (China)
Chang'an is the name of one of the most important ancient capital cities of China.
Chang'an is the name of one of the most important ancient capital cities of China.
Chanhu Daro (Pakistan)
The archaeological site of Chanhu Daro is a Jhukar culture site located in Sind province of modern day Pakistan.
The archaeological site of Chanhu Daro is a Jhukar culture site located in Sind province of modern day Pakistan.
Chanka Polity
The Chanka was a small polity in the Peruvian highlands following the Wari empire and a rival to the Inca civilization
The Chanka was a small polity in the Peruvian highlands following the Wari empire and a rival to the Inca civilization
Chantuto Phase
The Chantuto phase is the name given to Archaic period occupation of the coastal tidewaters along the southwest Mexico, dated roughly between 4000-1500 BC.
The Chantuto phase is the name given to Archaic period occupation of the coastal tidewaters along the southwest Mexico, dated roughly between 4000-1500 BC.
Chaoxian Cave (China)
The Chaoxian cave is an early hominin site located in eastern Anhui province, China.
The Chaoxian cave is an early hominin site located in eastern Anhui province, China.
Chaparron Complex
The Chaparron culture in the name given to a group of people who lived in sedentary villages of lower central America, especially Costa Rica, between about 1000-500 BC.
The Chaparron culture in the name given to a group of people who lived in sedentary villages of lower central America, especially Costa Rica, between about 1000-500 BC.
Chassey le Camp (France)
Chassey le Camp is the Chasséen (middle Neolithic) type site located on the Saone river, a small farming village of between 100 and 400 people, occupied beginning about 1500 BC.
Chassey le Camp is the Chasséen (middle Neolithic) type site located on the Saone river, a small farming village of between 100 and 400 people, occupied beginning about 1500 BC.
Chasséen Culture
Chasséen Culture is the name given to a Middle Neolithic Bell beaker culture throughout what is now France between 4500 and 2500 BC.
Chasséen Culture is the name given to a Middle Neolithic Bell beaker culture throughout what is now France between 4500 and 2500 BC.
Chateau Gaillard (France)
Chateau Gaillard is a Medieval castle in France built by Richard Lionheart of England from 1197-1198, in order to protect his holdings in Normandy.
Chateau Gaillard is a Medieval castle in France built by Richard Lionheart of England from 1197-1198, in order to protect his holdings in Normandy.
Chatelperronian Period
The Châtelperronian period is the name given to similar Upper Paleolithic Neanderthal (probably) stone tool assemblages, from about 32,000 to 30,000 years ago.
The Châtelperronian period is the name given to similar Upper Paleolithic Neanderthal (probably) stone tool assemblages, from about 32,000 to 30,000 years ago.
Chauvet Cave (France)
Chauvet Cave is one of the earliest rock art sites in the world, dating to the Aurignacian period in France, about 30,000-32,000 years ago.
Chauvet Cave is one of the earliest rock art sites in the world, dating to the Aurignacian period in France, about 30,000-32,000 years ago.
Chavín Culture
The Chavín culture is the name of a cultural group in Peru, now thought to have been primarily a religious cult, dated from about 400-200 BC.
The Chavín culture is the name of a cultural group in Peru, now thought to have been primarily a religious cult, dated from about 400-200 BC.
Chavín de Huántar (Peru)
Chavin de Huantar is an archaeological site of the Chavín culture located on a steep slope of the Andes Mountains of Peru, occupied from about 900-200 BC.
Chavin de Huantar is an archaeological site of the Chavín culture located on a steep slope of the Andes Mountains of Peru, occupied from about 900-200 BC.
Chellean Man (Tanzania)
Chellean man is the name given to a Homo erectus skull with an extremely large brow ridge, found by Louis Leakey in 1960.
Chellean man is the name given to a Homo erectus skull with an extremely large brow ridge, found by Louis Leakey in 1960.
Chengbeixi Culture
Chengbeixi culture is the name given to an early developmental Neolithic paddy rice agriculture village culture in the Yangtze River of China, between about 7000-5000 BC.
Chengbeixi culture is the name given to an early developmental Neolithic paddy rice agriculture village culture in the Yangtze River of China, between about 7000-5000 BC.
Chengtoushan (China)
Chengtoushan is a Daxi culture site, located in the Lixian county of Hunan Province, China, with the earliest walled settlement in China.
Chengtoushan is a Daxi culture site, located in the Lixian county of Hunan Province, China, with the earliest walled settlement in China.
Chengziya (China)
Chengziya is an archaeological site in Shandong Province, China, consissting of a walled settlement, with occupations primarily dated to the Longshan period (2600-2000 BC).
Chengziya is an archaeological site in Shandong Province, China, consissting of a walled settlement, with occupations primarily dated to the Longshan period (2600-2000 BC).
Chernyakhov (Ukraine)
Chernyakhov is the name given to a Slavic village and cemetery in the Lower Danube region of Ukraine, dated to the 4th century AD.
Chernyakhov is the name given to a Slavic village and cemetery in the Lower Danube region of Ukraine, dated to the 4th century AD.
Chichén Itzá (Mexico)
Chichén Itzá is a large Maya and Toltec village and temple complex on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
Chichén Itzá is a large Maya and Toltec village and temple complex on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
Chifumbaze Complex
The Chifumbaze complex is a widespread Iron Age culture, covering much of southern and eastern Africa.
The Chifumbaze complex is a widespread Iron Age culture, covering much of southern and eastern Africa.
Chilca (Peru)
Chilca is the name of an early Archaic period site located on the Peruvian coast about 70 kilometers south of Lima.
Chilca is the name of an early Archaic period site located on the Peruvian coast about 70 kilometers south of Lima.
Chilhac (France)
Chilhac is the name of a karst cave in the Massif Central region of Auvergne, France, with an early hominid (probably Homo erectus) occupation.
Chilhac is the name of a karst cave in the Massif Central region of Auvergne, France, with an early hominid (probably Homo erectus) occupation.
Chimú State
The Chimú state, also called the "Kingdom of Chimor," was an Andean civilization established in Peru about 850 AD, and conquered by the Inca in 1470.
The Chimú state, also called the "Kingdom of Chimor," was an Andean civilization established in Peru about 850 AD, and conquered by the Inca in 1470.
Chincha Culture
The Chincha was a small polity on the coast of Peru oriented to living on marine resources, from 1000 AD to 1476 when they were conquered by the Inca
The Chincha was a small polity on the coast of Peru oriented to living on marine resources, from 1000 AD to 1476 when they were conquered by the Inca
Chinchawas (Peru)
Chinchawas is a small village site, part of the Recuay polity, located on a known transportation route between the coast and the highlands in northern Peru.
Chinchawas is a small village site, part of the Recuay polity, located on a known transportation route between the coast and the highlands in northern Peru.
Chinchorro (Chile)
The archaeological site of Chinchorro is a cemetery site located on a beach in Arica, in southern Chile.
The archaeological site of Chinchorro is a cemetery site located on a beach in Arica, in southern Chile.
Chirand (India)
Chirand is a stratified Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Iron Age settlement in the eastern Ganges Valley of Bihar in northern India, between about 2500-AD 30.
Chirand is a stratified Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Iron Age settlement in the eastern Ganges Valley of Bihar in northern India, between about 2500-AD 30.
Chiripa (Bolivia)
The archaeological site of Chiripa is located in the Lake Titicaca region of Bolivia, associated with the Tiwanaku culture
The archaeological site of Chiripa is located in the Lake Titicaca region of Bolivia, associated with the Tiwanaku culture
Chogha Mish (Iran)
The archaeological site of Chogha Mish is located in the Khuzistan Province of Iran (Susiana Plain).
The archaeological site of Chogha Mish is located in the Khuzistan Province of Iran (Susiana Plain).
Cholula (Mexico)
Cholula is the name of an archaeological site in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley of the central highlands in the state of Puebla, Mexico
Cholula is the name of an archaeological site in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley of the central highlands in the state of Puebla, Mexico
Chorrera Culture
The Chorrera culture is the name given to the Late Formative period in Ecuador's Andes and coastal areas
The Chorrera culture is the name given to the Late Formative period in Ecuador's Andes and coastal areas
Chou Dynasty
The Chou Dynasty (also spelled Zhou) ruled China for over 700 years (1050-256 BC).
The Chou Dynasty (also spelled Zhou) ruled China for over 700 years (1050-256 BC).
Chronological Analysis
Archaeologists use the term 'chronological analysis' to refer to the analysis of an object, set of objects, archaeological site or set of sites in terms of its temporal characteristics
Archaeologists use the term 'chronological analysis' to refer to the analysis of an object, set of objects, archaeological site or set of sites in terms of its temporal characteristics
Chwezi Dynasty
The Chwezi Dynasty (also called Bachwezi or Kitara Dynasty) is the possibly mythical, certainly legendary, kingdom of Uganda, who are said to have ruled between 1300 and 1500 AD.
The Chwezi Dynasty (also called Bachwezi or Kitara Dynasty) is the possibly mythical, certainly legendary, kingdom of Uganda, who are said to have ruled between 1300 and 1500 AD.