ScienceAugust 23, 2026
geoarchaeologist
JEE-oh-ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist
Definition
A scientist who applies geological methods and techniques to analyze the physical environment of archaeological sites.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'geo' (earth) and 'archaeology' (the study of ancient history), combining the scientific study of the earth's physical structure with the investigation of human history through material remains.
In the news
A marine geoarchaeologist is mentioned as an expert who explained why the specific environment of the Cala en Busquets cove helped preserve the medieval shipwrecks for centuries.
In 1240s, three trading ships vanished in a Menorca cove, archaeologists have now found their wrecks and a
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times