Galactic archaeology is a field of astronomy that focuses on studying the history and evolution of galaxies, including our own Milky Way. Researchers in this area use observational data and theoretical models to reconstruct the past interactions, formation, and evolution of galaxies over billions of years. By studying the properties and distributions of stars, gas, and dark matter within galaxies, galactic archaeologists aim to understand the formation processes that have shaped the structure and dynamics of galaxies in the universe. This field provides valuable insight into the origins of galaxies, the distribution of matter in the universe, and the factors influencing galaxy evolution.