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Archeology

Verb / ˌɑ:rki:ˈɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for archeology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Synonyms & similar words

archaeology paleontology anthropology history archaeography archaeology archaeometry archaeozoology archeometry archeopathology archeozoology archeography archaeometry archeozoology archeopathology archeozoology archeography archaeometry archeozoology archeopathology

Example sentences

  1. Archeology is a fascinating field that studies ancient civilizations.
  2. The archeologist used a brush to carefully uncover the artifact.
  3. We learned about archeology and the ancient Egyptians in our social studies class.
  4. The archeological dig revealed many secrets about the ancient civilization.
  5. The archeologist found a piece of pottery that was over 1,000 years old.

Quotes

  • Archeology is the peeping Tom of the sciences. It is the sandbox of men who care not where they are going; they merely want to know where everyone else has been.
  • Archeology is the science of digging in the earth to try and find a civilization worse than our own.
  • Archeology is the search for fact... not truth. If it's truth you're looking for, Dr. Tyree's philosophy class is right down the hall.

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