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archeology

/ˌɑɹ.kɪˈɒl.ɘ.dʒɪ/
Meanings
  • noun

    The scientific study of artifacts and other physical remains or evidence from past civilizations, particularly those that are beyond historical period.

    - "Archaeology reveals much about ancient civilizations."
    - "The archaeological site was discovered in 1982."
    - "The artifacts found during the excavation were sent to the museum."
  • noun

    The method and practice of recovering, identifying, and studying material remains from past human life and civilizations.

    - "Archaeology involves excavating sites and analyzing artifacts."
    - "The archaeologist used carbon dating to determine the age of the pottery."
    - "The museum's archaeology department is dedicated to preserving historical artifacts."
Rhymes
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archaeology , theology , biology , psychology
Variants
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archaeological , archaeologically , archaeologies , archaeologist , archaeologists , archaeology , archeologies , archeology
Etymology
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From the Greek archein, meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead' + -logia, meaning 'study of'.

Trivia
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  1. Archaeology is estimated to be over 2,500 years old, with records of archaeological excavations dating back to 600 BC.

  2. The first archaeological society was founded in 1840 in London, England.

  3. The term 'archaeology' was coined by Sir William Hamilton in 1842.

  4. One of the most famous archaeological discoveries is the Rosetta Stone, which was found in 1799 and helped decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

  5. Archaeology has revealed evidence of human civilization dating back over 3.5 million years.

  6. The largest archaeological site in the world is the Gangetic Plains in India, which covers over 1.5 million square kilometers.

Related Concepts
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  1. Anthropology: Anthropology is a broader field that includes archaeology, focusing on the study of human beings and human behavior. Archaeology is a subfield of anthropology.

  2. Paleontology: Paleontology is the study of prehistoric organisms, including fossils and their history. Archaeology and paleontology share some similarities in the study of past civilizations and life.

Culture
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Archaeology plays a significant role in understanding human history, culture, and development. It has been depicted in literature, art, and films, including novels like 'The Mummy' and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth', and movies like 'Indiana Jones' and 'The Desert of the Tartars'. Archaeology has also inspired music, such as the song 'The Archaeologist' by They Might Be Giants.

How to Memorize "archeology"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a team of archaeologists excavating a site, carefully uncovering artifacts.
    - Imagine a map of archaeological sites around the world.
    - Visualize the process of carbon dating to determine the age of an artifact.

  2. associate

    - Associate archaeology with the study of history and human culture.
    - Connect archaeology with the discovery of ancient civilizations.
    - Associate archaeology with the exploration of the past.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym A.R.C.H.E.O.L.O.G.Y. to remember the meaning: Ancient Remains, Culture, History, Exploration, Observation, Learning, Organization, and Yield.
    - Think of archaeology as digging into the past to uncover hidden treasures.
    - Remember the Greek roots: Archein (to rule) and -logia (study of).

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