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考古学家在遗址中挖掘出了古代陶器。

Archaeologists ___excavated ancient pottery at the site.

考古队正在系统挖掘这片区域，希望能发现史前人类的生活遗迹。

The team carefully ___excavates this area, hoping to uncover traces of prehistoric human life.

考古学家正在挖掘一座古代墓穴。

The archaeologists are ___excavating an ancient tomb.