Excavation (archaeology)

In archaeology, excavation is the exposure, processing, and recording of archaeological remains. An excavation site or "dig" is the area being studied. These locations range from one to several areas at a time during a project and can be conducted over a few weeks to several years.

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KNIGHTSTREASURE

Treasures of the past — medieval history and knights, castles and archaeology, hoards and antiquities, and the relics that outlast empires.

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