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archaeologists

NOUN
student of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras
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In the field, archaeologists search for cryptotephra at sites containing evidence of ancient human activity, including tools, artwork and buried remains.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Alongside the stone tools, archaeologists uncovered many animal bones.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

“More than a hundred Russian archaeologists are still working in Russian-occupied territories,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Foreign digs must work with Iraqi archaeologists, bringing their international expertise.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Activist critiques like those from Denny and Deloria have had relatively little impact on mainstream archaeologists and anthropologists.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann



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