excavation

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Further excavations in the area unearthed five more graves and then few years later, about 23 sets of remains were discovered.

From BBC

Butyagin is accused of illegal excavations and "illegal partial destruction" of an archaeological complex.

From BBC

The vessel was discovered in 1954 in a sealed pit near the pyramids, but its excavation did not begin until 2011 due to the fragile condition of the wood.

From Barron's

Dr. Andrew Birley, CEO of the Vindolanda Charitable Trust and leader of ongoing excavations at the site, said the findings add to a growing picture of life on Rome's northern frontier.

From Science Daily

To do this work, the program developed methods designed for residues that deteriorate over time and that can be contaminated, whether the objects come from museum collections or recent excavations.

From Science Daily