Vocabulary Lesson
Learn & Practice 12 essential Nouns related to Archaeology
Archaeology
NOUN
Archaeology is the study of ancient human history through objects, structures and remains left behind.
Archaeology is a sub-discipline of anthropology and often collaborates with other fields, including history, geography and geology.
Remains
NOUN
Remains are the leftover evidence of past human activity, including bones, artifacts or structures.
Remains help archaeologists understand ancient diets, health and lifestyles.
Artifact
NOUN
An artifact is a human-made object from the past, like tools, pottery or jewelry.
Artifacts help archaeologists understand ancient cultures and technology.
Ruin
NOUN
A ruin is the the decayed remains of a structure or a settlement.
Ruins are often preserved as heritage sites and attract tourists.
Tomb
NOUN
A tomb is a structure that serves as a final resting place for the deceased.
Tombs often contain items for the afterlife, such as jewelry, weapons or food.
Excavation
NOUN
Excavation is the process of digging to uncover artifacts, ruins or other historical items.
Excavation is done using various tools, including trowels, brushes and shovels.
Scroll
NOUN
A scroll is an old rolled-up document, often made of papyrus or parchment, used for writing.
The use of scrolls gradually declined with the invention of books.
Fragment
NOUN
A fragment is a small, broken part of a larger object or structure.
Even tiny fragments can provide valuable information about past societies, economies and technologies.
Cuneiform
NOUN
Cuneiform is one of the earliest known systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE.
Cuneiform was used to record laws, trade and stories.
Hieroglyphics
NOUN
Hieroglyphics is a system of writing using symbols or pictures found in ancient Egypt.
Hieroglyphics include over 700 symbols, representing sounds and ideas that were often inscribed on temples, tombs and scrolls.
Radiocarbon Dating
NOUN
Radiocarbon dating is a scientific method to determine the age of organic materials.
Radiocarbon dating is effective for determining the age of organic objects up to around 50,000 years old.
Preservation
NOUN
Preservation is the act of protecting and maintaining historical objects or sites.
Preservation involves controlling environmental factors like temperature and humidity.
