GRE Word List

ARCHAEOLOGY

the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities

The meaning of the word archaeology is the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.

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