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Ανασκαφή
An excavation is the act of systematically digging up the ground to find buried remains from the past. It is the primary technique used by archaeologists to discover artifacts, structures, and other evidence of past human activity. Careful documentation is a crucial part of any excavation.
Examples in context
Η αρχαιολογική ανασκαφή έφερε ευρήματα στο φως.
The archaeological excavation brought finds to light.
Η ανασκαφή διήρκεσε πολλά χρόνια.
The excavation lasted many years.
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