archaeological
adjective
of or relating to archaeology.
archaeologically
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a word derived from
archaeological.
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a word derived from
archaeology.
archaeologynounthe scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, especially those that have been excavated.
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"When I first discovered the Blyth Hoard, I was excited to have found more Bronze Age material in an area that I already knew was archaeologically significant," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
It is a place where sites show up particularly well and is archaeologically significant, according to Casana.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2023
In 2017, Robb curated the exhibition “Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire,” showcasing new objects found at the most archaeologically significant — and one of the most touristic — sites in the Americas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
The study comes as Mexico's government has fast-tracked the construction of a multi-billion dollar tourist train to boost visits and promote development across the archaeologically rich but poor Yucatan region.
From Reuters ● Oct. 27, 2022
However, that is not surprising, because modern highland staple crops are plant species that do not leave archaeologically visible residues except under exceptional conditions.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
