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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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Among them are Valerio Turchi, a gallery specialising in Roman and Greek archaeology, as well as two renowned London galleries — COLNAGHI and DYS44 Lampronti Gallery — known for their Old Master paintings.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The Kuiper Belt Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Working on issues of space archaeology and heritage for the last 25 years, O'Leary has tirelessly sought ways to preserve significant artifacts and sites on the moon.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Among them are Valerio Turchi, a gallery specialising in Roman and Greek archaeology, as well as two renowned London galleries — COLNAGHI and DYS44 Lampronti Gallery — known for their Old Master paintings.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The Kuiper Belt Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Working on issues of space archaeology and heritage for the last 25 years, O'Leary has tirelessly sought ways to preserve significant artifacts and sites on the moon.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Archaeology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archaeology. Accessed 27 Jan. 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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