ar·chae·ol·o·gy /ˌɑrkiˈɑləʤi/
考古學
Ar·chæ·ol·o·gy n. The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc.
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archaeology
n : the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
and their cultures [syn: archeology]