archaeologize

/ˌɑːkiːˈɒləd͡ʒaɪz/

Etymology

From archaeology + -ize.

verb

  1. To treat archaeologically; to explore by means of archaeology.“The assumption that the toponymy of Old England harbors a deeper historical significance than that of New England results in part from its having been archaeologized to death, in quest of simple settlement data for which New England already possesses an adequate written record.”
  2. To study or practise archaeology.