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archaeological site
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place (or group of physical sites) in which evidence of past activity is preserved
An archaeological site is a location where physical evidence of human activity from the past has been preserved in the ground or landscape. These sites matter because they provide tangible clues about how people lived long ago, helping us understand human history and cultures.
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Encyclopedic overview
An archaeological site with human presence dating from 4th century BCE, Fillipovka, South Urals, Russia. This site has been interpreted as a Sarmatian Kurgan.
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. Sites may range from those with few or no remains visible above ground, to buildings and other structures still in use.
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