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Excavations

Scope note

Use for cavities in the earth resulting from removal of soil and rock for purposes of building construction or archaeology.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000108265

Broader Terms used

cuts

Term used for

digs

Equivalent Terms used

excavation (earthwork)

Created

13yrs ago

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