What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bible found in urban excavation (6)" mean?

The definition is "excavation". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AV (synonym="Bible as in Authorised Version") in CITY (synonym="urban") = CAVITY The answer is CAVITY.

Bible found in urban excavation (6)

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