archaeological

Also ar·chae·o·log·ic,
Or ar·che·o·log·i·cal

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

adjective

1. of or relating to archaeology.

Other Word Forms

• archaeologically adverb
• hyperarchaeological adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of archaeological¹

1775–85; < Greek archaiologik ( ós ) ( archaeology, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

After a decades-long dispute, judges said that the monastery was only "entitled to use" the land it sits on and the archaeological religious sites which dot its surroundings.

From BBC

There are more than 4,000 scheduled monuments which include archaeological sites of national importance including Roman remains, burial mounds, castles, and bridges, with 400 registered historic parks and four world heritage sites.

From BBC

Covering everything from environmental safety and wildfire risk to sites of archaeological significance , Oregon’s law requires developers to follow many of the same steps federal regulators require.

From Salon

Known in the archaeological community as nighthawkers, they use the cover of darkness to access sites they have no legal right to disturb in the hope of unearthing treasure.

From BBC

An international student discovered a piece of 9th century gold just 90 minutes into her first archaeological excavation.

From BBC