Archaeology Terms

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Archaeologist

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A person who studies the past by looking for ancient objects buried in the ground. (Example: An archaeologist discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb.)

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Tomb

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A grave or chamber where a person is buried, often made of stone. (Example: The tomb of King Tutankhamun was filled with treasures.)

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Ancient

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Something very old, often related to a period long before the modern era. (Example: Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids.)

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Bone

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One of the hard, white parts inside a body that forms the skeleton. (Example: Archaeologists found human bones near the site.)

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Argue

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To disagree or debate with someone about a topic. (Example: Historians argue about how King Tutankhamun died.)

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Bury

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To place something in the ground and cover it, often referring to burials. (Example: The pharaoh was buried with gold and other treasures.)