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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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"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

"Our specialist archaeology team and contractors have carefully excavated numerous sites and have shown care and respect throughout this work."

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Kontos enlisted the aid of Antonius Oikonomou, a professor of archaeology at the University of Athens.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler