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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The upcoming restoration of the famed Palace of Westminster has triggered an archaeology survey, which has yielded a stunning array of artifacts that suggest the seat of Parliament might be older than even Stonehenge.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Parkman initially considered going to medical school, but instead came to the Bay Area in 1971 to pursue his first love of archaeology.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Elon Musk is putting money toward a digital renaissance of archaeology aimed at reimagining life in ancient Rome — with the potential to rewrite history books.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Talk of archaeology or historical import have been absent from the county’s discussion of the Cimarron Peak subdivision, as Davis and Hoyt call their project.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Parkman initially considered going to medical school, but instead came to the Bay Area in 1971 to pursue his first love of archaeology.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Elon Musk is putting money toward a digital renaissance of archaeology aimed at reimagining life in ancient Rome — with the potential to rewrite history books.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Talk of archaeology or historical import have been absent from the county’s discussion of the Cimarron Peak subdivision, as Davis and Hoyt call their project.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Archaeology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archaeology. Accessed 27 Nov. 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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