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

How to use archaeological in a sentence

Archeological finds at the Amphipolis tomb may date back to Alexander the Great.
Amphipolis Tomb Yields Amazing Finds But Mysteries Linger|James Romm|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archeological Park has a settlement history of its own.
The Ghost Towns of Arizona Live On|Justin Jones|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But “U.S. drones have very precise munitions which can hit targets without destroying the [archeological] sites nearby.”
ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq|Christopher Dickey|July 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The Iraqi army will be obliged to conduct operations next to these archeological sites,” said Qureishi.
ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq|Christopher Dickey|July 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Archeological excavations have yielded many examples of ancient Israelite cups and they are made of cheap durable fabrics.
Spain’s New ‘Holy Grail’: Jesus Couldn’t Afford That Kind of Bling|Candida Moss|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nelsen hardly cared about the archeological aspects just p. 93 then.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
Archeological evidence, however, provides a sufficient record of North Devon wares and the tastes and customs they reflected.
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century|C. Malcolm Watkins
Archeological evidence indicates that gravel-tempered ware was used in America between about 1675 and about 1760.
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century|C. Malcolm Watkins
Oddly enough, archeological excavations did not disclose what kinds of glass were made at Jamestown during the two ventures.
A Pictorial Booklet on Early Jamestown Commodities and Industries|J. Paul Hudson
The earthenware baking oven shown was restored from over 200 fragments found during archeological excavations at Jamestown.
A Pictorial Booklet on Early Jamestown Commodities and Industries|J. Paul Hudson