archaeological

or ar·che·o·log·i·cal

[ ahr-kee-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]

/ ˌɑr ki əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

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adjective

of or relating to archaeology.

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Also ar·chae·o·log·ic, ar·che·o·log·ic .

Origin of archaeological

1775–85; <Greek archaiologik(ós) (see archaeology, -ic) + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM archaeological

ar·chae·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbhy·per·ar·chae·o·log·i·cal, adjective

Words nearby archaeological

archaeo-, archaeoastronomy, archaeobotany, Archaeocyathid, archaeol., archaeological, archaeologist, archaeology, archaeomagnetism, archaeomagnetism dating, archaeometry

How to use archaeological in a sentence

From Denver, it’s an eight-hour drive to Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a remote archaeological site in northern New Mexico that’s designated an International Dark Sky Park for its stellar stargazing.
4 Awesome Winter Road Trips to National Parks|Megan Michelson|February 11, 2021|Outside Online
Though he deserves plenty of credit for identifying Çatalhöyük as a rich archaeological resource, his interpretations of its culture are contradicted by loads of evidence that researchers have discovered since the 1980s.
What archaeologists got wrong about female statues, goddesses, and fertility|Annalee Newitz|February 10, 2021|Popular-Science
An archaeological survey near the modern community of Sitka recently revealed the hidden outline of the now-legendary fort, whose exact location had been lost to history since shortly after the battle.
Lost Alaskan Indigenous fort rediscovered after 200 years|Kiona N. Smith|February 5, 2021|Ars Technica
The ancient archaeological site of Chan Chan in Peru is at new risk of erosion due to intensifying storms caused by El Niño.
Authenticity Versus Longevity for Preservation: Which Matters More?|Nick Fouriezos|December 11, 2020|Ozy

Scientific debate about the most controversial archaeological site in the Americas has entered rocky new territory.
Two stones fuel debate over when America’s first settlers arrived|Bruce Bower|December 4, 2020|Science News
The Leakeys—Richard, his parents, Louis and Mary, and his wife Maeve and daughter Louise, are an archaeological dynasty.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But even in the New World, there are still archaeological riches to be plundered.
How To Strike Viking Gold|Lizzie Crocker|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No such clues have yet been announced by the archaeological team at Amphipolis, a group led by Katerina Persisteri.
Amphipolis Tomb Yields Amazing Finds But Mysteries Linger|James Romm|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Four decades of turmoil have devastated archaeological sites, but the chaos has also resurfaced previously buried treasures.
Iraq’s Long-Lost Mythical Temple Has Been Found…and Is In Danger of Disappearing Again|Nina Strochlic|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His cousin died in 2009 when an illegally excavated archaeological site collapsed on top of him.
Egyptian Tomb-Robbing Market Explodes on eBay|Bel Trew|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Aside from its world-famous minster, York teems with objects and places of curious and archaeological interest.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
Mr. Hall explains the fact by "the conscious and consistent" archaeological precision of the Asiatic poets of the ninth century.
Homer and His Age|Andrew Lang
By an accident of archaeological discovery, we find that there were such caps set with boars' tusks as he introduces.
Homer and His Age|Andrew Lang
He was also interested in the amalgamation of the German historical and archaeological societies.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
The small number of priests in the Archaeological Society is a striking reproach.
The Young Priest's Keepsake|Michael Phelan