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The definition of archaeology is the study of human history, particularly the culture of historic and prehistoric people through the discovery and exploration of remains, structures and writings.

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An example of archaeology is examining mummies in tombs.

See archaeology in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

Origin: archaeo- + -logy

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See archaeology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

or ar·che·ol·o·gy

noun

The systematic study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence, such as graves, buildings, tools, and pottery.

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Origin: French archéologie

Origin: , from New Latin archaeologia

Origin: , from Greek arkhaiologiā, antiquarian lore

Origin: : arkhaio-, archaeo-

Origin: + -logiā, -logy

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