Junior Vocab
Understanding Artifacts
Have you ever seen an old toy or tool in a museum and wondered why people kept it? That object is called an artifactartifact, like a cooking pot or a necklace, shows what people ate, wore, or believed, so it is like a clue from the past., because it was made or shaped by human hands long ago, so it can tell us how people lived. A cultural
The Role of Archaeologists
When archaeologists dig up artifactsartifactscarefully study them so they do not break or get lost. This meticulous process helps preserve history and provides insights into past cultures. Next time you visit a museum or see an old building, look for that tell a story., they