archaeological

Variant of archaeology

archaeology definition

archae·ol·ogy (är′kē äl′ə jē)

noun

the scientific study of the life and culture of past, esp. ancient, peoples, as by excavation of ancient cities, artifacts, etc.

Etymology: archaeo- + -logy

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