Archaeographic

/ˌɑɹkiəɡˈræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the description or documentation of ancient objects, artifacts, or historical ruins.

Etymology

From Greek 'archaios' (ancient) + 'graphia' (writing, description), creating an adjective describing written or descriptive work about archaeological findings and ancient materials.

Kelly Says

Before computers, archaeologists would spend years creating archaeographic records—detailed drawings and written descriptions of every artifact—and now those old records are priceless because they document sites that no longer exist!

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