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camps


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

camps

Details

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.

Variations

camps (temporary settlements)

camp sites (temporary settlements)

sites, camp

camp

camp sites

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