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Definition of Protohistory
1. Noun. The study humans prior to the invention of writing.
Generic synonyms: Archaeology, Archeology
Specialized synonyms: Protoarchaeology, Protoarcheology
Definition of Protohistory
1. Noun. The period between prehistory and history, during which a culture or civilization has not yet developed writing, but other cultures have already noted its existence in their own writings. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Protohistory
1. [n -RIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Protohistory
Literary usage of Protohistory
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Calcutta Review by University of Calcutta (1844)
"... flakes and scrapers with neolithic celts and even more surprisingly with
Carbonised iron which will indicate a phase of protohistory when the true ..."
2. Archaeology of the United Arab Emirates: Proceedings of the First by Daniel T. Potts, Hasan Al Naboodah, Peter Hellyer (2003)
"Until we have more definite information, it is best to consider the use of
underground galleries in the Oman Peninsula during protohistory and antiquity as ..."
3. The Mycenaean Feast by James C. Wright (2004)
"Thematic conferences are common in the discipline of Aegean pre- and protohistory,
and have dealt with subjects such as invasions and migrations,4 the ..."
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