archaeology
noun
ar·chae·ol·o·gy
ˌär-kē-ˈä-lə-jē 
variants
or archeology
1
: the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
2
: remains of the culture of a people : antiquities
the archaeology of the Incas
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Specialists from the Danish Viking Ship Museum, which has national responsibility for maritime archaeology in eastern Denmark, are conducting the excavation.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Throughout the site, stories from the reign of King David are connected to the archaeology.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
For families with Scandinavian heritage, the possibility of finally accounting for the 19 missing crew members — of giving them back their identities after more than two centuries — carries an emotional resonance that transcends academic archaeology.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
His presentation will explore how archaeology can build bridges, preserve cultural heritage and amplify local voices.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Throughout the site, stories from the reign of King David are connected to the archaeology.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
For families with Scandinavian heritage, the possibility of finally accounting for the 19 missing crew members — of giving them back their identities after more than two centuries — carries an emotional resonance that transcends academic archaeology.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
His presentation will explore how archaeology can build bridges, preserve cultural heritage and amplify local voices.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Archaeology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archaeology. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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archaeology
noun
ar·chae·ol·o·gy
variants
or archeology
: the science that deals with past human life as shown by fossil relics and the monuments and tools left by ancient peoples
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