Archaeology
noun
The study of human history and prehistory through digging up and studying artifacts, structures, etc.
She decided to study archaeology in college so she could learn about ancient civilizations.
Often appears as...
- archaeological dig
- archaeology student
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Academic
noun
The physical remains or artifacts that are the subject of archaeological study.
The archaeology recovered from the ancient city provided important insights into their culture.
Often appears as...
- archaeological artifacts
- archaeology museum
Usage tips
Academic,Technical
noun
The study of human history and prehistory through digging up and studying artifacts, structures, etc.
She decided to study archaeology in college so she could learn about ancient civilizations.
Often appears as...
- archaeological dig
- archaeology student
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The physical remains or artifacts that are the subject of archaeological study.
The archaeology recovered from the ancient city provided important insights into their culture.
Often appears as...
- archaeological artifacts
- archaeology museum
Usage tips
Academic,Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Field
Archaeology is a scholarly subject, fitting for academic and educational discussions.
Her archaeology thesis helped uncover new historical facts.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Expertise
Speaking about archaeology often assumes specialized knowledge of history and excavation techniques.
Archaeologists use carbon dating to analyze archaeology finds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Ancient
Archaeology can also study more recent history, not just ancient times.
Industrial archaeology investigates the remnants of the Industrial Revolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Field
Archaeology is a scholarly subject, fitting for academic and educational discussions.
Her archaeology thesis helped uncover new historical facts.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Expertise
Speaking about archaeology often assumes specialized knowledge of history and excavation techniques.
Archaeologists use carbon dating to analyze archaeology finds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Ancient
Archaeology can also study more recent history, not just ancient times.
Industrial archaeology investigates the remnants of the Industrial Revolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Field
Archaeology is a scholarly subject, fitting for academic and educational discussions.
Her archaeology thesis helped uncover new historical facts.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Expertise
Speaking about archaeology often assumes specialized knowledge of history and excavation techniques.
Archaeologists use carbon dating to analyze archaeology finds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Ancient
Archaeology can also study more recent history, not just ancient times.
Industrial archaeology investigates the remnants of the Industrial Revolution.
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My life as an outsider PIPE...
this was a dress I covered in iron filings and I buried it in the ground for several months and after I dug out the dress I felt that the dress actually acquired his own life and became what I call a piece of future archaeology here I was interested in the idea that a garment that has a certain value now
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Jason De León: Decoding...
this process and who are that who are these these millions of undocumented people and what are their stories and I would argue that border crossing is poorly understood and archaeology and anthropology can help us understand this process and to humanize it at the end of
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Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
got to these places and I and I I started realizing ok I've got it's not just culture now it's it's starting to take on the scope of archaeology and now I started to really engage with mark a little bit more ok what is it and we're like what's the most important thing
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Discovery: Buddha's...
edge of the temple because right in front of you in the middle of the temple actually is an archaeological site very seldom does archaeology get the opportunity of interfacing with the very beginnings of one of the world's great
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Where Did the Easter...
archeological expedition to the island and spent several months there tried to find out he excavated around them some he discovered were buried up to their waists and had strangely elongated fingers he showed by practical
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A New Understanding of...
ever since I began studying archeology. We're taught to believe that thousands of years ago, when our ancestors first invented agriculture in that part of the world, that it set in motion a chain of consequences
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How much of human...
They're not on a treasure hunt. Underwater archaeology reveals important information about ancient climates and coastlines, it tells us how humans sailed the seas, and what life was like millennia ago.
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Finding Frozen Mummies...
studied high-altitude archaeology might so important is to see this kind of link with the past in a very young age I saw myself as an explorer and I'm never going to stop trying to solve mysteries
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Why museums are...
When I was 16 years old, I started taking archaeology classes and going out on digs. A high school teacher of mine even helped me set up my own laboratory to study animal bones. But in college,
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Sarah Kurnick: "Aliens...
But in the process, archeology left the public behind. Shows like “What in the World?” became less common and pseudoarcheology emerged to fill the void.
Video examples
My life as an outsider PIPE...
this was a dress I covered in iron filings and I buried it in the ground for several months and after I dug out the dress I felt that the dress actually acquired his own life and became what I call a piece of future archaeology here I was interested in the idea that a garment that has a certain value now
Video examples
Jason De León: Decoding...
this process and who are that who are these these millions of undocumented people and what are their stories and I would argue that border crossing is poorly understood and archaeology and anthropology can help us understand this process and to humanize it at the end of
Video examples
Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
got to these places and I and I I started realizing ok I've got it's not just culture now it's it's starting to take on the scope of archaeology and now I started to really engage with mark a little bit more ok what is it and we're like what's the most important thing
Video examples
Discovery: Buddha's...
edge of the temple because right in front of you in the middle of the temple actually is an archaeological site very seldom does archaeology get the opportunity of interfacing with the very beginnings of one of the world's great
Video examples
Where Did the Easter...
archeological expedition to the island and spent several months there tried to find out he excavated around them some he discovered were buried up to their waists and had strangely elongated fingers he showed by practical
Video examples
A New Understanding of...
ever since I began studying archeology. We're taught to believe that thousands of years ago, when our ancestors first invented agriculture in that part of the world, that it set in motion a chain of consequences
Video examples
How much of human...
They're not on a treasure hunt. Underwater archaeology reveals important information about ancient climates and coastlines, it tells us how humans sailed the seas, and what life was like millennia ago.
Video examples
Finding Frozen Mummies...
studied high-altitude archaeology might so important is to see this kind of link with the past in a very young age I saw myself as an explorer and I'm never going to stop trying to solve mysteries
Video examples
Why museums are...
When I was 16 years old, I started taking archaeology classes and going out on digs. A high school teacher of mine even helped me set up my own laboratory to study animal bones. But in college,
Video examples
Sarah Kurnick: "Aliens...
But in the process, archeology left the public behind. Shows like “What in the World?” became less common and pseudoarcheology emerged to fill the void.
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Goldie Hawn
American Actress
When I turned 50, I asked some of my girlfriends, all actresses of the same age, 'What are we going to do now?' I wanted to go live somewhere for a while, learn archaeology, or take part in healing the world on some level. I wanted to dig deep and say, 'Who am I now? What do I have to offer? What do I have to learn?
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Alice Roberts
English Scientist
Archaeology can be overlooked as a discipline, I think, but it's incredibly important to have this other way of approaching the past - not just through historical documents, but through actual physical remains - objects, buildings and the layout of our towns.
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Michael Rostovtzeff
Ukrainian Historian
For me archaeology is not a source of illustrations for written texts, but an independent source of historical information, with no less value and importance, sometimes more importance, that the written sources.
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Mary Beard
At 16, I got into local-education archaeology classes - you got to go to summer digs. It allowed me to be both intellectual and a bad girl with a wicked social life every evening!
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Zahi Hawass
Egyptian Scientist
It's very important to reveal the mystery of the pyramid. Science in archaeology is very important. People all over the world are waiting to solve this mystery.
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John F. Lehman, Jr.
American Businessman
We are opening up an enormous new era in archaeology. Time capsules in the deep oceans.
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Andrew Stanton
American Director
I've always felt you unearth story, like you're on an archeological dig.
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Bill Wyman
British Musician
I have very interesting hobbies like archeology and photography.
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Jaime Lerner
Brazilian Politician
The design of a city is like a strange archeology.
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Michael Ondaatje
Canadian Author
As a writer, one is busy with archaeology.
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Goldie Hawn
American Actress
When I turned 50, I asked some of my girlfriends, all actresses of the same age, 'What are we going to do now?' I wanted to go live somewhere for a while, learn archaeology, or take part in healing the world on some level. I wanted to dig deep and say, 'Who am I now? What do I have to offer? What do I have to learn?
Quote examples
Alice Roberts
English Scientist
Archaeology can be overlooked as a discipline, I think, but it's incredibly important to have this other way of approaching the past - not just through historical documents, but through actual physical remains - objects, buildings and the layout of our towns.
Quote examples
Michael Rostovtzeff
Ukrainian Historian
For me archaeology is not a source of illustrations for written texts, but an independent source of historical information, with no less value and importance, sometimes more importance, that the written sources.
Quote examples
Mary Beard
At 16, I got into local-education archaeology classes - you got to go to summer digs. It allowed me to be both intellectual and a bad girl with a wicked social life every evening!
Quote examples
Zahi Hawass
Egyptian Scientist
It's very important to reveal the mystery of the pyramid. Science in archaeology is very important. People all over the world are waiting to solve this mystery.
Quote examples
John F. Lehman, Jr.
American Businessman
We are opening up an enormous new era in archaeology. Time capsules in the deep oceans.
Quote examples
Andrew Stanton
American Director
I've always felt you unearth story, like you're on an archeological dig.
Quote examples
Bill Wyman
British Musician
I have very interesting hobbies like archeology and photography.
Quote examples
Jaime Lerner
Brazilian Politician
The design of a city is like a strange archeology.
Quote examples
Michael Ondaatje
Canadian Author
As a writer, one is busy with archaeology.
Example 1 of 10
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