excavations
[ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃənz]
nounfemininepl: excavações
escavações
1. The action or process of digging or removing earth, rock, or other material from the ground
The excavations at the construction site revealed ancient artifacts.
As escavações no canteiro de obras revelaram artefatos antigos.
2. A hole or cavity made by digging, or the material removed from such a hole
The archaeologists carefully documented the excavations.
Os arqueólogos documentaram cuidadosamente as escavações.
3. The site or location where digging is taking place, particularly in archaeological work
The excavations in Egypt attracted researchers from around the world.
As escavações no Egito atraíram pesquisadores de todo o mundo.
The term 'excavações' is widely used in Brazil in both archaeological and construction contexts. Brazil has significant archaeological sites, particularly related to pre-Columbian civilizations and colonial history. The word is also commonly used in the construction industry when referring to earthwork and foundation digging.
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