archaeological

/ɑrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

/ɑkiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

An old house that has sat abandoned for hundreds of years isn’t just creepy — it’s archaeological! This is because its remains offer a treasure trove of details about the past and the lives of those who once called it home.

The term archaeological describes anything connected to the field of archaeology, which is the study of human history and the past. Archaeological digs and findings help piece together human history like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Objects can include anything from pottery shards to old bones, adding a piece to the story of human life on Earth. It’s like time traveling through objects, where every discovery teaches us something new about our ancestors.

Definitions of archaeological

1. adjective

   relating to the study of historic or prehistoric peoples and cultures
   “an archaeological dig”

   “a dramatic archaeological discovery”

   synonyms: archaeologic, archeologic, archeological