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Grabungsfeld

excavation site, archaeological dig area

noun GRAH-boongs-felt Rare
Travel & Places Landmarks

Usage Note

Grabungsfeld is the exposed area of an archaeological excavation, divided into grid squares by archaeologists. Visitors to heritage parks sometimes observe active Grabungsfelder from elevated walkways.

Examples

"Das Grabungsfeld unter dem Rathaus enthüllte Fundamente aus der Römerzeit."

Natural Translation

The excavation site under the town hall revealed foundations from Roman times.

Literal Translation

The excavation field under the town hall revealed foundations from the Roman era.

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