History
archaeology
noun
Definition
The study of human history through excavation and analysis of artefacts and structures.
In a sentence
“Archaeological excavations at the site revealed evidence of a Bronze Age settlement.”
Synonyms
excavationhistorical research
Common collocations
- underwater archaeology
- archaeological dig
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noun
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colonisation
noun
The action of settling among and establishing control over indigenous people of an area.
dynasty
noun
A succession of rulers from the same family or group.
artefact
noun
An object made or shaped by a human, especially one of archaeological interest.