Archaeology (noun)

1. The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.
2. The scientific study of human history and prehistory.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french archéologie, from greek arkhaiologia, from arkhaia 'ancient' + -logia (see -logy).

Examples:

1. The archaeology team uncovered the remains of an ancient civilization.
2. The archaeology professor specialized in the study of ancient Greek pottery.
3. The archaeology book described the discovery of a lost city.
4. The archaeology student was fascinated by the way ancient people lived.
5. The archaeology museum was filled with fascinating artifacts from around the world.