Archeology: meaning, definitions and examples
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archeology
[ ɑːrˈkiːəˌlɒdʒi ]
field of study
Archaeology is the scientific study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. It seeks to understand past human behaviors, cultures, and social structures by examining the material evidence left behind.
Synonyms
anthropology, excavation, paleontology.
Examples of usage
- She studied archaeology to understand ancient civilizations.
- The archaeology team uncovered a prehistoric site.
- Archaeology can reveal secrets of past societies.
- His passion for archaeology was ignited during a dig in Italy.
Translations
Translations of the word "archeology" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arqueologia
🇮🇳 पुरातत्व
🇩🇪 Archäologie
🇮🇩 arkeologi
🇺🇦 археологія
🇵🇱 archeologia
🇯🇵 考古学
🇫🇷 archéologie
🇪🇸 arqueología
🇹🇷 arkeoloji
🇰🇷 고고학
🇸🇦 علم الآثار
🇨🇿 archeologie
🇸🇰 archeológia
🇨🇳 考古学
🇸🇮 arheologija
🇮🇸 fornleifafræði
🇰🇿 археология
🇬🇪 არქეოლოგია
🇦🇿 arkeologiya
🇲🇽 arqueología
Etymology
The term 'archaeology' comes from the Greek words 'archaios', meaning 'ancient', and 'logia', meaning 'study' or 'science'. It began to be used in the late 18th century, although the practice of studying ancient remains dates back to ancient civilizations themselves. Early archaeologists often focused on the recovery of artifacts from the classical world, such as Greece and Rome. Over time, the field expanded to include a broader range of cultures and time periods, incorporating scientific techniques and multidisciplinary approaches to study human activity through time. Today, archaeology plays a critical role in understanding human evolution, cultural diversity, and the environmental impacts of past societies.