Reading the Bones Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. an exclusive news story
  2. 4. things created/altered by humans of the past
  3. 6. a pile of discarded shellfish and bones; a type of prehistoric garbage dump
  4. 9. an action that is planned deliberately and in advance
  5. 11. the place where the artifacts are excavated
  6. 12. is the study of mankind’s past through artifacts, structures and human remains left behind
  7. 15. a scientifically educated theory
  8. 16. staring openly and stupidly
Down
  1. 1. living or occurring at the same time
  2. 3. layers of soil, sand, dust, ash and trash deposited over time that form separate and usually distinct layers. Helps archaeologists understand past geologic events and provide timeframes
  3. 5. refers to the artifacts left in the ground, buried by soil
  4. 7. the make-up of the soil
  5. 8. the study of human bones
  6. 10. the systematic removal of remains/artifacts in order to understand past human events, culture or behaviour
  7. 13. scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime
  8. 14. in a careful and deliberate manner