GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An archaeological site is a place (or group of physical sites) in which evidence of past activity is preserved (either prehistoric or historic or contemporary), and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Archaeology is the study of human history using material remains. Archaeologists excavate and study features and artifacts, like this clay sculpture unearthed in Cerro de las Mesas, Veracruz, Mexico.

Detailed explanation-4: -A team of archaeologists will walk in straight lines back and forth across the study area. As they walk, they look for evidence of past human activity, including walls or foundations, artifacts, or color changes in the soil that may indicate features.

Detailed explanation-5: -An archaeological site is any place where there are physical remains of past human activities. There are many types of archaeological sites. Prehistoric archaeological sites are those without a written record.