L'excavació
Example: L'excavació va descobrir restes antigues sota el temple.
Definition
"L'excavació" refers to the process or act of digging or uncovering archaeological remains, artifacts, or structures, often conducted systematically to study historical or prehistoric sites, as in the uncovering of ancient remains beneath a temple.
Etymology
The word "l'excavació" comes from the Catalan prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and the Latin root 'cavare,' meaning 'to hollow or dig.' Did you know? This root also relates to the English word 'cave,' which originally meant a hollow or dug-out place.
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