The Importance of Artifacts

 

Artifacts are objects made by humans that are usually created for a specific purpose. Artifacts can either be ancient or

modern. Ancient artifacts usually are recovered as part of an archeological dig. The artifacts from the past are meaningful

because they represent some aspect of the culture and civilization in which they were created and used.

Archeologists are interested in artifacts from primitive times because they tell us how ancient civilizations lived. By

examining the artifacts left behind by these civilizations, archeologists and scientists learn more about how the people

during that time hunted and prepared food. Moreover, artifacts tell us how these people designed their homes or shelters

and what tools they used in daily life.

What Can You Do With Those Artifacts in Your Home?

You have finally had it with the junk in your home. You conduct a thorough cleaning of the whole house and come up with a

ton of stuff that you would like to get rid of and save your house from becoming a museum of artifacts and ancient furniture

and knickknacks.

But hold on just a moment. As it turns out, you may be sitting on a gold mine so it will be to your benefit to search through

the selection of junk and find the treasures you can sell. Once you find the treasures, where should you sell them? eBay is

always a great choice to sell unwanted items because people from all over the world will have a chance to take a look at the items and buy them if they are interested. There is always a buyer for everything.

Strange Artifacts Abound!

We have become familiar with the term artifacts and what that means. Usually things like animal bones, arrowheads, ancient

documents and complex statues are what comes to mind when we think of things like artifacts. However, like with everything

else in life, there are plenty of strange artifacts that have been found by archaeologists that defy reason and have no

explanation. Here are a list of several strange artifacts that have been found over the years:

Strange Fossils: Modern science has led us to believe that people have not been around in our current forms for that many

years. However, researchers have found strange looking fossils that have defied traditionally accepted ideas. Like for

Artifact Games.....What in the World is That Game He's Playing?

You do not claim to understand the video games and popular culture obsessions of today. In your day, you could play the

Atari and you surely did not have the blogs and constant online social types of interaction that kids do today. But, despite

not knowing about this online world, you would like to understand a little bit more about what your kids do when they play

video games online or on their video game consoles.

One of the games that have mystified parents for years is Artifacts, an online computer game. Artifacts was developed by

SAMU games back in the late 1990’s as a purely online game that could handle several players at once. Gamers who log on to

the site can play the Artifacts game or simply chat with the friends they have made on the site.

Making a Career Out of Artifacts

You spend your childhood entranced by dinosaur bones and everything that was prehistoric and died several million years ago.

You gazed longingly at the collections of dinosaur bones in your favorite museum and begged your parents for your very own

ancient arrow head when you visited ancient Native American burial grounds.

Now that you are grown up, it is easy to understand your chosen career path when you think of your childhood days. You went

to school for many years and now you are an archeologist who spends his days digging up ancient artifacts and bones in some

of the most remote locations of the world.

Ancient Egyptian Artifacts

Many famous archeological excavations have happened in Egypt, and the artifacts recovered from these digs are some of the

best known in the world. Egypt had a thriving civilization long before many countries even existed. This civilization

produced some of the best-known buildings, sculptures, and art found in the world.

Three of the most recognized artifacts from Ancient Egypt are the Great Pyramids. The Great Pyramids are located in Giza.

Three successive rulers during the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt had these impressive structures created. The rulers, Khufu,

Chefron, and Mycerinus wanted magnificent tombs built to hold their remains when they died.

Family Artifacts: Gateways to the Past

There is a famous saying that says you must understand the past to know where you are going in the future. This is certainly

true when you think about your past and what that will mean for you and your future.

If you take a look at your family’s artifacts, heirlooms and photos, you will find a huge history in your family that you

were not aware of previously. This past will clue you in to a number of things, including what your great-grandparents,

grandparents and parents were like in their younger days to what types of fashions they wore and what they enjoyed doing.

Vintage Fashion: Artifacts From Years Gone By

Look at the pages of the latest issue of a prominent fashion magazine and you are sure to find it. Look online at the numerous

celebrity blogs and you will be sure to find it. Visit your local consignment clothing store and you are absolutely sure to

find it.

What is this “it?” The “it” is vintage fashion and it continues to be all the rage in fashion circles year after year. The

definitely of vintage, or retro fashion, depends on the person writing about or wearing the artifacts from years gone by.

But one thing in fashion is apparent: fashion comes and goes in cycles and what was in style when you were young will most

likely be considered vintage fashion when you grow up and have children of your own.

Ancient Egyptian Artifacts

Many famous archeological excavations have happened in Egypt, and the artifacts recovered from these digs are some of the

best known in the world. Egypt had a thriving civilization long before many countries even existed. This civilization

produced some of the best-known buildings, sculptures, and art found in the world.

Three of the most recognized artifacts from Ancient Egypt are the Great Pyramids. The Great Pyramids are located in Giza.

Three successive rulers during the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt had these impressive structures created. The rulers, Khufu,

Chefron, and Mycerinus wanted magnificent tombs built to hold their remains when they died.

These pyramids contained amazing artifacts that reflected the very best that the Egyptian society produced at the time.

The Titanic Artifact Exhibit

When people think about artifacts, they often only consider ancient artifacts from many centuries ago. They rarely think of

modern artifacts. But artifacts are any objects made by humans. Scientists study these artifacts not only to learn more

about the time period during which the artifact was made but also to learn more about the world in which we currently live.

The artifacts that were recovered when the wreck of the Titanic was found tell us about what life was like during that time

period. In addition, the condition of these artifacts also has helped scientists learn more about the accident itself. By

studying these artifacts, we can better understand what happened that fateful night.

Many people have been lucky enough to see the Titanic Artifact Exhibit. This exhibit has traveled the world and contains