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Definition of Archaeology

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Archaeology: The scientific study of the material remains of past peoples. In archaeology today, a range of biological techniques, including DNA analysis, enter into what has been termed bioarchaeology.