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archaeological


Meanings
  • noun

    The scientific study of past civilizations and their cultures and the examination of archaeological sites and findings.

    - "Archaeological discoveries have provided valuable insights into human history."
    - "The archaeological site was carefully excavated and studied by experts."

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Variants
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archaeological , archaeologically , archaeologies , archaeologist , archaeologists , archaeology , archeologies , archeology
Etymology
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From the Greek word archein, meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead', and logos, meaning 'knowledge'. Archaeology is the study of past civilizations through their material remains.


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  1. The study of archaeology dates back to at least the 17th century, with the first recorded excavation taking place in Italy in 1654.

  2. The term 'archaeology' was first coined by the scholar Sir William Hamilton in 1842.

  3. The oldest known archaeological site is believed to be the site of Shannon Cave in Ireland, which contains evidence of human occupation dating back over 22,000 years.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anthropology: Anthropology is a related field of study that focuses on the social, cultural, and physical aspects of human beings. Archaeology and anthropology often overlap, as both fields seek to understand the human past.

  2. Historical Archaeology: Historical archaeology is a subfield of archaeology that focuses on the study of recent history, often from the perspective of material culture. It is concerned with the investigation of historical periods and sites that are relatively recent, often within the last 500 years.


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Archaeology has played a significant role in shaping our understanding of human history and culture. It has provided insights into the evolution of human societies, their beliefs, customs, and technologies.

How to Memorize "archaeological"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of excavating an archaeological site, from the initial survey and planning to the careful excavation and analysis of artifacts.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'archaeology' with the image of a team of experts carefully excavating a site, or with the idea of discovering hidden treasures and artifacts from the past.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Archaeology is the study of past civilizations, From the ground up, Carefully and systematically, In order to understand history' to help remember the definition of archaeology.


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