All 3 Uses of
archaeology
in
Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell
- There are only about two hundred kouroi in existence, and most have been recovered badly damaged or in fragments from grave sites or archeological digs.†
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- The style of the sculpture seemed reminiscent of the Anavyssos kouros in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, meaning that it seemed to fit with a particular time and place.†
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- Georgios Dontas, head of the Archeological Society in Athens, saw the statue and immediately felt cold.†
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Definition:
the study of ancient cultures through study of material remains
In recent years, the spelling of "archeology" has become more popular for many in the United States; however, as of 2022, most archaeologists and the New York Times prefer "archaeology."