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Middens

Scope note

Use in archaeological or anthropological contexts for accumulations of household refuse, predominantly shells and bones.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000120507

Broader Terms used

dumps (refuse areas)

Equivalent Terms used

midden

Created

13yrs ago

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