ArchaeOLogy

What is Archaeology?

Archaeology is the study of people and artifacts from ancient times. If people didn't leave written records, how do we know what gods they worshipped, what food they ate, or what clothes they wore? Archaeology!

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It's not easy being an artifact! Uncover why in this urn-est interview.
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Explore an ancient city carved into the sandstone cliffs.
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Archaelogist David Hurst Thomas answers kids' questions.
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Find out from a zooarchaeologist how humans have tamed and bred horses.
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Discover the intriguing facts and artifacts that Chuck has unearthed.
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What would the objects say about you and the time you live in?
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Take a look inside your trash can. What clues can you find?
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Examine maps and ancient artifacts. And collect all six Inca chronicles!
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Send a note to a friend with these ancient letterheads.
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Investigate an "artifact" and record your observations in a field journal!
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Follow these easy steps to create a floor plan of your room.
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Ancient trash or ancient treasure? This archaeologist tells us which he prefers.
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Make a coin that tells something special about you.
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Decorate, shatter, and piece together your own pottery artifact!
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Two thousand years ago, an ancient city called Petra thrived deep in the desert of Nabataean kingdom.
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Solve this cartoon mystery to see how archaeologists found a lost Spanish mission.
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Test your knowledge in this quiz about what it takes to dig up the past!
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See how artifacts and ruins give us glimpses of what life was like long ago.
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What animal bones did early humans used to build huts? Take a guess!