noun
- the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
Examples
- She studied archeology in college and now works at museum sites.
- The archeology team discovered ancient pottery fragments.
- Underwater archeology reveals secrets of shipwrecks.
- Biblical archeology helps confirm historical events.
- The archeology of the Maya civilization fascinates researchers.
- Modern archeology uses advanced dating techniques.