Editing Archaeological site (section)

{{short description|Place in which evidence of past activity is preserved}}
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[[File:LYablonskyFilipovkaKurganR1.jpg|thumb|260px| An archaeological site with human presence dating from 4th century BCE, Fillipovka, South Urals, [[Russian Federation|Russia]]. This site has been interpreted as a [[Sarmatian]] [[Kurgan]].]]
An '''archaeological site''' is a place (or group of physical sites) in which evidence of past activity is preserved (either [[prehistoric]] or [[recorded history|historic]] or contemporary), and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of [[archaeology]] and represents a part of the [[archaeological record]]. Sites may range from those with few or no remains visible above ground, to buildings and other structures still in use.

Beyond this, the definition and geographical extent of a "site" can vary widely, depending on the period studied and the theoretical approach of the archaeologist.