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discovery site
The exact place where something was found. The term is used especially in archaeology, paleontology, or criminology.
Der Fundort des Dinosaurierskeletts wurde weiträumig abgesperrt.
The discovery site of the dinosaur skeleton was cordoned off over a wide area.
The word is a compound made up of 'der Fund' (find/discovery) and 'der Ort' (place). 'Der Fund' comes from the verb 'finden' (to find). A 'Fundort' is therefore literally the 'place of a find.'
Die Polizei brachte Spürhunde zum Fundort.
The police brought tracking dogs to the discovery site.
Very often, 'Fundort' (discovery site) is followed by a noun in the genitive that describes exactly what was found. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative is used.
Der Fundort des Wikingerschatzes wird geheim gehalten.
The discovery site of the Viking treasure is being kept secret.
In the context of criminology or archaeology, 'Fundort' (discovery site) is often combined with certain verbs, for example 'absperren' (to cordon off), 'sichern' (to secure), 'untersuchen' (to examine), or 'dokumentieren' (to document).
Die Archäologen dokumentierten den Fundort sehr genau.
The archaeologists documented the discovery site very precisely.
find spot / reference
Both words name the place where something was found. „Fundort“ can refer more generally to the geographic location of the find, whereas „Fundstelle“ focuses more strongly on the specific spot or defined area. Use „Fundstelle“ when the exact location of the discovery is important.
Der Fundort der alten Münze liegt in einem Tal nahe der heutigen Stadt.
The discovery site of the ancient coin is in a valley near the present-day city.
Die Archäologen markierten die genaue Fundstelle der alten Münze im Boden.
The archaeologists marked the exact find spot of the ancient coin in the ground.
