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excavation
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
noun
wykopaliska
Also
wykop(m)ekskawacja(f)
Definition
The process of digging to uncover something, especially an archaeological site, or the site itself.
Examples
The archaeological excavation revealed ancient Roman artifacts.
Wykopaliska archeologiczne ujawniły starożytne rzymskie artefakty.
Workers are preparing for the excavation of the new building's foundation.
Robotnicy przygotowują się do wykopu pod fundamenty nowego budynku.
Synonyms
Collocations
archaeological excavationsite of excavationbegin excavation
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