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archaeologists

NOUN
student of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras
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It was here that archaeologists unearthed the largest bronze statue ever found in Cambodia, "Reclining Vishnu", which is now touring the world.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

Alongside the shoulder blade, archaeologists recovered a nearly complete right hand, two ribs from the left side, a fragment of a right rib, and seven teeth.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

What worries one of the archaeologists in the documentary and causes him to lose sleep is how similar our world is to that one.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been struck through the chest by a sharpened wooden spear, archaeologists say.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Each year, Japanese archaeologists excavate over 10,000 digs and employ up to 50,000 field workers.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond


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