#archaeology terms
- Anthropomorphic (plural) — The plural form of the adjective 'antropomorf' in agreement with feminine or neuter nouns; also used as a collective noun to designate the entirety of prehistoric depictions, figurines, idols, or ceramic vessels shaped like humans. These archaeological pieces provide precious structural testimonies regarding the religious beliefs and artistic manifestations of Neolithic cultures.
- Assarion — An archaic name or rare lexical variant designating an ancient monetary unit of small value (the Roman as or its subdivision) used in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire or in ancient ecclesiastical texts to translate the copper coins mentioned in the Gospels; it represents a reference term in the study of monetary circulation in the Mediterranean basin.