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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Her recent projects emphasize the collaborative nature of archaeology and show the value of including community members and other specialists outside the academy in research and curation teams.
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Her art anticipates a future archaeology of ruins.
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JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2025
The draw is a sparsely populated, protected landscape that caters to visitors interested in archaeology, art, nature, and wellness, as well as festivals and concerts featuring global stars like Alicia Keys and Andrea Bocelli.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Here are three of our most recent eye-catching archaeology stories.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Her art anticipates a future archaeology of ruins.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for archaeology
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“Archaeology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archaeology. Accessed 4 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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