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I found it Gator! This is one of the best, most simplified definitions of context that I've seen. At times we struggle to "type" some of the points in this forum, alot of information can be garnered by first considering this definition. Along with whatever resources you use when attempting to type an unknown point, try putting it to the context test, it may help others (and you) pin down the typology alot faster. Nicely done Gator.
"I'm not sure of your understanding of the word context. Scattered field finds are no longer in "context" they may be in a higher probability area but have all been separated from their original resting place. to truly be in context.. an artifact needs to be still locked in its "matrix" ( the undisturbed soil that was ground level at the time the artifact wound up where is it was) in direct Association with the objects around it like a time capsule. Field finds are all out of context. They may be very numerous in some areas however they are all considered isolated finds by definition. since they are no longer in thier original resting place and no chronological story can any longer be put together by their placement. Here is an example..... If I found an archaic point next to a soda bottle that doesn't mean they were drinking Pepsi a few thousand years ago."
"I'm not sure of your understanding of the word context. Scattered field finds are no longer in "context" they may be in a higher probability area but have all been separated from their original resting place. to truly be in context.. an artifact needs to be still locked in its "matrix" ( the undisturbed soil that was ground level at the time the artifact wound up where is it was) in direct Association with the objects around it like a time capsule. Field finds are all out of context. They may be very numerous in some areas however they are all considered isolated finds by definition. since they are no longer in thier original resting place and no chronological story can any longer be put together by their placement. Here is an example..... If I found an archaic point next to a soda bottle that doesn't mean they were drinking Pepsi a few thousand years ago."
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