archeological site

Other forms: archeological sites

Definitions of archeological site
  1. noun
    the site of an archeological exploration
    synonyms: dig, excavation
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    examples:
    Byblos
    an ancient Mediterranean seaport that was a thriving city state in Phoenicia during the second millennium BC; was the chief port for the export of papyrus; located in Lebanon to the north of Beirut; now partially excavated
    type of:
    land site, site
    the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
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