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new archaeology

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noun

  1. a reorientation of archaeology, dating from the 1960s, that emphasizes an explicitly scientific, problem-oriented, deductive approach to research.


Other Word Forms

  • new archaeologist noun

Etymology

Origin of new archaeology

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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It is planning to share the story in a new archaeology gallery opening in 2027.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

To combat this trend, Finkelstein launched a new archaeology program at the University of Haifa last fall that will emphasize cutting-edge science, international collaboration and museum studies with its own deep-pocketed supporters.

From Scientific American • Apr. 11, 2022

Here we go, a new archaeology and anthropology blog, bringing you tombs, treasures, tribes and high adventure.

From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2017

From this low estate they rose again when the new archaeology included heraldry in its interests, and several antiquaries of repute have of late years worn the herald’s tabard.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various