archaeology
noun
ar·chae·ol·o·gy
ˌär-kē-ˈä-lə-jē 
variants
or archeology
1
: the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
2
: remains of the culture of a people : antiquities
the archaeology of the Incas
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Here are three of our most recent eye-catching archaeology stories.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Now, as three new houses are slated for construction in the area, another layer of human history will be added to the multilayered archaeology of the site.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The work was led by the University of Idaho during the first two weeks of June as an archaeological field school, a program students who want to practice archaeology must complete to gain real-world experience, similar to a residency after medical school.
—Alex Music, Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2025
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Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Now, as three new houses are slated for construction in the area, another layer of human history will be added to the multilayered archaeology of the site.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The work was led by the University of Idaho during the first two weeks of June as an archaeological field school, a program students who want to practice archaeology must complete to gain real-world experience, similar to a residency after medical school.
—Alex Music, Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2025
Lunar Dust Induces Minimal Pulmonary Toxicity Compared to Earth Dust
Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2025
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“Archaeology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archaeology. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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archaeology
noun
ar·chae·ol·o·gy
variants
or archeology
: the science that deals with past human life as shown by fossil relics and the monuments and tools left by ancient peoples
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