excavation
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Ultimately, reaching the Mesolithic Period has obviously become the highlight of the excavation and something that's particularly poignant to myself.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Remains of the original football stadium - where Scotland famously routed England 5-1 in 1882 - were discovered following an archaeological excavation at the site in 2021.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
This was particularly important in connection with underground activities like excavation and extraction, he said, pointing for instance to quakes triggered by disposal of wastewater from the fracking industry in Texas.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The remaining $36.6 million was used on sitework such as clearing, grading, excavation and utility installation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Nor was there a single piece of any type of marine excavation equipment in the entire nation or surrounding countries.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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