Archaeological site

An archaeological site is a physical site in which evidence of past human activities is preserved. In most cases, archaeological sites have been buried by sediments deposited by either alluvial (water-related) or eolian (wind-related) natural processes, although colluviation - the burial of a site by sediments moved bvy gravity - or human processes also often bury sites. Sites are distinguished by the presence of both artifacts and featuress, such as hearths and house-remnants. The sediment in which a site is buried is termed the matrix. Archaeological sites form through processes that are both natural and human-related.

Generally, evidence of human activity is not considered an archaeological site unless it exceeds fifty years in age and yields more than a small number of artifacts or features.

Famous Archaeological Sites:

• Cahokia
• [{Casa Grande]]
• Chichen Itza
• Choukoutien
• Grimes' Graves
• Machu Picchu
• Meadowcroft Rochshelter
• Monte Verde
• Ninevah
• Snaketown
• Troy
• Tutankhamen's Tomb