Archaeology, which you can also
spell archeology, is the science of finding stuff other
people left behind.
The word archaeology has its
roots in the Greek words archaeo for ancient and
logia, meaning discourse.
How can you tell whether the skeleton you dug up in your backyard is
male or female? This and many more fine things you will learn at
your local archaeology introduction class.
If you are enthused but not a pro archaeology introduction classes
are the way to go. Check for example the ones provided
by
Archaeology Scotland.
Learn why archaeology is so important in the case of the Etruscans.
And here is a map of the archaeological
sites in Mexico: