noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
excavation survey; archaeological dig
Typically refers to a systematic archaeological excavation and investigation. Often used in academic, museum, and news contexts.
この遺跡では来月から発掘調査が始まる。
An excavation survey will begin at this site next month.
発掘調査の結
As a result of the excavation, many pieces of Kofun-period pottery were unearthed.