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archaeology

[ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /
NOUN
study of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras
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The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland has awarded £2,779 to master craftsman Thomas Keyes to conduct an experimental archaeology project later this year.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"I clearly remember when the computer finally processed the data and we saw the match come together. It was an exciting moment," she told AFP at Istanbul's archaeology museum.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

If a viewer tunes in to a show about Egyptian archaeology and the artifacts of antiquity, he or she is likely already deeply interested, so the cheerleading is unnecessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

In space, scientists use a similar approach called galactic archaeology to piece together the history of stars and galaxies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Cory’s interest in archaeology made him seem more special.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon