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protohistory

/ˌprəʊ.təʊˈhɪs.tər.i/

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noun

/ˌprəʊ.təʊˈhɪs.tər.i/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее изучение человеческих обществ и культур в период до изобретения письменности, основанное на археологических и других свидетельствах.

A noun referring to the study of human societies and cultures in the period before the invention of writing, based on archaeological and other evidence.

uncountable

  1. Study of early human societiesC1formal

    The academic field that examines human cultures and societies in the period between prehistory and recorded history, often using archaeological evidence.

    ruПротоистория

    • Protohistory helps us understand the transition from prehistoric to historic times.
    • Scholars in protohistory analyze artifacts and early written symbols.
    • The study of protohistory reveals how ancient civilizations developed writing systems.
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