Definitions

1. noun

the scientific study of past human cultures through the recovery, analysis, and interpretation of material remains, such as artifacts, architecture, and cultural landscapes.

“Her passion for archeology led her to volunteer at a local excavation site.”

2. noun

the study or investigation of past cultures, especially through the excavation of archaeological sites.

“The university’s archeology department offered a course on ancient civilizations.”

3. noun

the branch of archaeology that deals with the study of the material remains of past cultures, especially prehistoric cultures.

“The team of archeologists used advanced technology to uncover artifacts from a previously undiscovered city.”