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archaeology

ar·chae·ol·o·gy [ rkee ólləjee ] or ar·che·ol·o·gy [ rkee ólləjee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
study of ancient cultures through remains: the scientific study of ancient cultures through the examination of their material remains such as buildings, graves, tools, and other artifacts usually dug up from the ground


ar·chae·ol·o·gist noun
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