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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are excavated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an action that is currently happening or a general truth regarding the process of excavation.
Example: "The ancient artifacts are excavated from the site every summer during the archaeological dig."
Alternatives: "are dug up" or "are unearthed".
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Most of tunnels are excavated either by using drilling and blasting or by using tunnel excavation machines such as TBM (tunneling boring machine) or Shield.
Nests are excavated in banks or in steep hills.
Some amounts of clay, sand, and gravel are excavated for local use.
"The coming years, as the moat and blockhouse inside are excavated, will be quite exciting".
Nests are excavated by the birds themselves, although a few species will accept artificial nest boxes.
The primary focus of the agreement is objects that are excavated before their existence has been registered.
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Soft infected dentine was excavated from the cavity walls and floor with spoon excavators.
The field has not yet been excavated.
Seven city gates have been excavated.
Clay is excavated and agricultural limestone quarried.
Vast Hittite tombs were excavated.
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