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Archaeological Findings Crossword Puzzle

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A 20-clue archaeology crossword covering prehistoric and ancient excavation terminology. Clues span stone tools like eoliths and blades, burial structures such as tumuli and barrows, and archaeological techniques including sondage and stratigraphy. Suitable for students reviewing Paleolithic through Classical periods or introductory archaeology units in Grades 7–9.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Archaeology
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated March 2019

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