An archaeological discovery is the uncovering of artifacts or REMAINS from past civilizations. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'REMAINS' and 'mummified mammal'. REMAINS refer to any physical evidence of a past civilization, such as buildings, tools, and other objects. Mummified mammal refers to an animal that has been preserved through mummification, a process of preserving a body by drying it out and wrapping it in cloth.