archaeology

[ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

study of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excavation paleontology

STRONG

paleology prehistory

WEAK

antiquarianism paleohistory

Example Sentences

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"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

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

I walk a frozen Bothnian Gulf at Nallikari, an obscured lighthouse, a delinquent lifeguard stand, and makeshift saunas stand on white expanse like archaeology.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

It is planning to share the story in a new archaeology gallery opening in 2027.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

By that time, carbon dating was already revolutionizing archaeology.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann