Jack McDevitt (born 1935) is an award-winning American science fiction author whose novels frequently deal with attempts to make contact with alien races, and with archaeology or xenoarchaeology. Source: Wikipedia

Xenoarchaeology is the study of ancient alien civilizations or their remnants, artifacts, and structures. It involves the investigation and interpretation of potential extraterrestrial archaeological sites to understand their culture, technology, and history. Despite being a speculative field, it raises fascinating questions about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and its impact on our understanding of the universe.