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Camps (temporary settlements)

Scope note

Use primarily in anthropological and archaeological contexts for small, scattered, seasonal or temporary settlements, usually places of shelter or lodging, often associated with specific activities, and generally having no permanent architecture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000257104

Broader Terms used

<settlements by form: scale>

Equivalent Terms used

camp (temporary settlement)

Created

13yrs ago

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