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archaeologists

NOUN
student of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras
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Archaeologists working on the “Greek Desk” uncovered Nazi secrets, sabotaged enemy infrastructure and helped prepare for D-Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Archaeologists investigating burial sites at Gomolava in northern Serbia discovered a grave holding the remains of more than 77 people.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Archaeologists made their first exploration in summer 2022, but had to wait till the following winter – when the seaweed had died back – before they could map the wall properly.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Archaeologists generally render these as a series of five numbers separated by dots, in the manner of Internet Protocol addresses.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann



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