Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tel
noun
/tel/
Definition
A mound or hill that is formed from the accumulated remains of ancient human settlements.
Examples
- The archaeologists surveyed the tel for evidence of ancient civilization.
- Excavating the tel revealed artifacts from multiple eras.
Meaning
In archaeology, ‘tel’ refers to a historical site that shows layers of habitation over time, often resulting in a raised formation.
Synonyms
- mound
- hill
- site
