The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology, by Timothy Darvill, published by Oxford University Press
From amphora to ziggurat and Beaker Culture to molluscan analysis, this comprehensive dictionary covers the essential vocabulary for archaeological work, including principles, theories, techniques, artifacts, materials, people, places, monuments, equipment and descriptive terms. The dictionary focuses on Europe, the Old World and the Americas, and covers legislation relating to the United Kingdom and the US.