neuroarchaeology refers to a field of study that records neuroscientific history through archaeological methods of investigation. the term was first suggested and thus coined by colin renfrew and lambros malafouris first individually in 2004 and then collaboratively in 2008.it is a combination of the words "neuro-" from 'neuroscience' indicating its connection with the brain sciences and "archaeology" meaning study of human history and prehistory through excavations and other tools.