Archeology (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The team of archeologists spent years excavating the ancient city, uncovering artifacts and relics that shed light on the lives of its former inhabitants.
- Archeology has revealed that early humans migrated out of Africa and spread to other parts of the world, replacing or coexisting with other human species.
- The museum's archeology department is renowned for its extensive collection of artifacts from ancient civilizations, including Egyptian mummies and Greek pottery.
- Through the study of archeology, researchers have been able to reconstruct the diets, social structures, and technological advancements of prehistoric societies.
- The discovery of the ancient city of Pompeii has been a major breakthrough in the field of archeology, providing a unique glimpse into life in ancient Rome.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Palaeoclimatology
- Palaeology
- Palaeoethnography
- Palaeopathology
- Marine Archaeology
- Underwater Archaeology
- Protoanthropology
- Palaeogeography
- Palaetiology
- Underwater Archeology