الأربعاء، 27 فبراير 2013
The Titanic Artifact Exhibit
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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
approximately 300 artifacts retrieved from the wreck of the Titanic. The famous ship sunk in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. Almost 1,500 people died when the ship went down. This tragedy has long fascinated the world because the Titanic was billed as an "unsinkable" ship.
In the years following the disaster, researchers searched the Atlantic for the remains of the ship. In 1985, the wreck was
finally discovered thanks to modern technology. Using great care, many valuable artifacts have been recovered from the ship. The Titanic Artifact Exhibit contains items such as pieces of the actual ship, along with personal belongings of the crew and the passengers.
The wonderful thing about the exhibit is that visitors see both the recovered artifacts and presentations about where and
how these items would have been used on the ship. The exhibit strives to create an overall experience for visitors so they
can understand what life was like almost one hundred years ago.
Using a time progression, the exhibit takes visitors through the phases of the ship. You see information and artifacts
pertaining to the design and construction of the ship. You also see displays detailing the discovery of the wreckage, how
the artifacts were recovered from the ship, and what is being done to preserve these precious objects from the past.
Over the past few years, the exhibit has visited many cities, and countless people have been able to see the artifacts
contained in this fascinating collection. In 2007, the exhibit can be seen at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, British
Colombia, Canada.
Guests to the museum climb a gangplank to enter the exhibit, so they feel as if they are passengers on the ship. The
exhibit has recreated what some corridors on the ship looked like. In addition, visitors can see what cabins for passengers
in 1st and 3rd class were like. These cabins contain recovered artifacts. An outdoor cafe, also containing artifacts from
the ship, has been created for visitors to examine.
Even though the Titanic sunk almost a century ago, the artifacts retrieved from the ship still fascinate and educate the
world. These objects allow us to view a time in history that had a huge impact on the world.
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
approximately 300 artifacts retrieved from the wreck of the Titanic. The famous ship sunk in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. Almost 1,500 people died when the ship went down. This tragedy has long fascinated the world because the Titanic was billed as an "unsinkable" ship.
In the years following the disaster, researchers searched the Atlantic for the remains of the ship. In 1985, the wreck was
finally discovered thanks to modern technology. Using great care, many valuable artifacts have been recovered from the ship. The Titanic Artifact Exhibit contains items such as pieces of the actual ship, along with personal belongings of the crew and the passengers.
The wonderful thing about the exhibit is that visitors see both the recovered artifacts and presentations about where and
how these items would have been used on the ship. The exhibit strives to create an overall experience for visitors so they
can understand what life was like almost one hundred years ago.
Using a time progression, the exhibit takes visitors through the phases of the ship. You see information and artifacts
pertaining to the design and construction of the ship. You also see displays detailing the discovery of the wreckage, how
the artifacts were recovered from the ship, and what is being done to preserve these precious objects from the past.
Over the past few years, the exhibit has visited many cities, and countless people have been able to see the artifacts
contained in this fascinating collection. In 2007, the exhibit can be seen at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, British
Colombia, Canada.
Guests to the museum climb a gangplank to enter the exhibit, so they feel as if they are passengers on the ship. The
exhibit has recreated what some corridors on the ship looked like. In addition, visitors can see what cabins for passengers
in 1st and 3rd class were like. These cabins contain recovered artifacts. An outdoor cafe, also containing artifacts from
the ship, has been created for visitors to examine.
Even though the Titanic sunk almost a century ago, the artifacts retrieved from the ship still fascinate and educate the
world. These objects allow us to view a time in history that had a huge impact on the world.
The Importance of Artifacts
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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.
Archeologists also are interested in the clothing and jewelry worn by past civilizations. The way people dressed and what
they used to adorn themselves often tells us a great deal about their belief system. Jewelry, in particular, often reflects
the ideology of the culture, so these artifacts are particularly interesting.
Ancient artifacts were manufactured in many different ways by many different societies and cultures. The methods used vary
greatly between civilizations. Some ancient artifacts were made from bone or stone. Early man often used the natural
products around him to create tools and weapons. Later civilizations used manufacturing processes to create tools and
weapons.
Archeologists consider more than simply the artifact itself. During an excavation, they consider the artifact plus explore
its significance as it pertains to where the object was found. The location of an artifact often can help archeologists
further understand its use and significance.
For instance, many artifacts are found in tombs and graves. These artifacts take on additional meaning since they were
enclosed with a body. Some civilizations buried tools with their dead. They believed the souls of the dead would need these
tools once they reached the other side.
Homes and dwellings are often areas in which many artifacts are found. By studying these artifacts, archeologists can learn
more about the culture and the social atmosphere of these ancient civilizations.
Many museums display artifacts from famous archeological digs. For instance, Native American artifacts can be found in many
museums throughout the United States. Some Egyptian artifacts are among the most famous. Exhibits tour the world showing the
tools, jewelry, and other artifacts discovered over the years in Egyptian tombs.
Some people feel that museums should do more than simply display these artifacts. More museums are listening and now they
are explaining to their guests how these artifacts were used and what the artifacts tell us about these ancient people and
civilizations. Many museums now have media presentations so you can learn a great deal about the artifacts on display.
These displays make learning about the artifacts not only educational but also fun.
When it comes to artifacts, the more we know about the people and societies who have inhabited this world before us, the
more we can understand our past. By understanding our past, we can have a much clearer view into our future.
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.
Archeologists also are interested in the clothing and jewelry worn by past civilizations. The way people dressed and what
they used to adorn themselves often tells us a great deal about their belief system. Jewelry, in particular, often reflects
the ideology of the culture, so these artifacts are particularly interesting.
Ancient artifacts were manufactured in many different ways by many different societies and cultures. The methods used vary
greatly between civilizations. Some ancient artifacts were made from bone or stone. Early man often used the natural
products around him to create tools and weapons. Later civilizations used manufacturing processes to create tools and
weapons.
Archeologists consider more than simply the artifact itself. During an excavation, they consider the artifact plus explore
its significance as it pertains to where the object was found. The location of an artifact often can help archeologists
further understand its use and significance.
For instance, many artifacts are found in tombs and graves. These artifacts take on additional meaning since they were
enclosed with a body. Some civilizations buried tools with their dead. They believed the souls of the dead would need these
tools once they reached the other side.
Homes and dwellings are often areas in which many artifacts are found. By studying these artifacts, archeologists can learn
more about the culture and the social atmosphere of these ancient civilizations.
Many museums display artifacts from famous archeological digs. For instance, Native American artifacts can be found in many
museums throughout the United States. Some Egyptian artifacts are among the most famous. Exhibits tour the world showing the
tools, jewelry, and other artifacts discovered over the years in Egyptian tombs.
Some people feel that museums should do more than simply display these artifacts. More museums are listening and now they
are explaining to their guests how these artifacts were used and what the artifacts tell us about these ancient people and
civilizations. Many museums now have media presentations so you can learn a great deal about the artifacts on display.
These displays make learning about the artifacts not only educational but also fun.
When it comes to artifacts, the more we know about the people and societies who have inhabited this world before us, the
more we can understand our past. By understanding our past, we can have a much clearer view into our future.
Just Face It, Your Kids Think You're an Artifact
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Just Face It, Your Kids Think You're an Artifact
Do you remember when you were young and you felt like you would never grow up? Thirty seemed like a really old age and you would not have to worry because it would take forever for you to get there anyway.
You also thought your parents were artifacts who must have been born in the Stone Age. They had no clue about what you liked and what kind of problems and issues you faced every day in life.
Well, you did grow up, and quickly. Now you are over thirty and have a couple of kids who are getting to be the age you were when you thought that about your parents. You, however, have made a conscious effort to keep your kids from thinking that you and your spouse are artifacts.
But it is not going to work, not matter how hard you try. You can think you are an amazing parent who totally understands
what your kids are feeling and going through because you went through it to at a time. But they do not think that way.
They think you are an old geezer who would not understand what they are going through in life even if it bit you in the pants. Do not fret about it. It is a common result of having kids who are growing up and they will also have kids who will treat them that way someday.
It is human (or kids) nature and it is futile to try and stop them from feeling that way.
The best way to go about it is to simply acknowledge that yes, you are artifacts and you have no idea what is going on with
their lives. Then let them try to figure out their problems on their own and eventually come back to you for guidance.
Trust this fact, it will happen sooner or later.
The most important thing is to remember that your kids do love you but they are going through that stage when they are
too cool for everything and life is the most unfair piece of work ever. Those feelings will pass and eventually you will be
best friends with your children again.
However, for now, let them think that they are the most amazing and smart people in the world who can figure out everything
for themselves. Remember, you are just artifacts who would not know a real problem like they have and you could not possible understand what they are going through.
Instead, simply sit back, relax and smile as they go through the teenage drama that all kids go through and laugh and say
that you told them so when they ask you for advice.
Then someday when they have their own kids, they will come back to you and say how their kids do not know anything and you
can remind them of their past and have a good laugh. Welcome to the unpopular parent club! Population: every parent in the world.
Do you remember when you were young and you felt like you would never grow up? Thirty seemed like a really old age and you would not have to worry because it would take forever for you to get there anyway.
You also thought your parents were artifacts who must have been born in the Stone Age. They had no clue about what you liked and what kind of problems and issues you faced every day in life.
Well, you did grow up, and quickly. Now you are over thirty and have a couple of kids who are getting to be the age you were when you thought that about your parents. You, however, have made a conscious effort to keep your kids from thinking that you and your spouse are artifacts.
But it is not going to work, not matter how hard you try. You can think you are an amazing parent who totally understands
what your kids are feeling and going through because you went through it to at a time. But they do not think that way.
They think you are an old geezer who would not understand what they are going through in life even if it bit you in the pants. Do not fret about it. It is a common result of having kids who are growing up and they will also have kids who will treat them that way someday.
It is human (or kids) nature and it is futile to try and stop them from feeling that way.
The best way to go about it is to simply acknowledge that yes, you are artifacts and you have no idea what is going on with
their lives. Then let them try to figure out their problems on their own and eventually come back to you for guidance.
Trust this fact, it will happen sooner or later.
The most important thing is to remember that your kids do love you but they are going through that stage when they are
too cool for everything and life is the most unfair piece of work ever. Those feelings will pass and eventually you will be
best friends with your children again.
However, for now, let them think that they are the most amazing and smart people in the world who can figure out everything
for themselves. Remember, you are just artifacts who would not know a real problem like they have and you could not possible understand what they are going through.
Instead, simply sit back, relax and smile as they go through the teenage drama that all kids go through and laugh and say
that you told them so when they ask you for advice.
Then someday when they have their own kids, they will come back to you and say how their kids do not know anything and you
can remind them of their past and have a good laugh. Welcome to the unpopular parent club! Population: every parent in the world.
Determining the Age of Artifacts
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Determining the Age of Artifacts
When you tour a museum and see a display of artifacts, you probably wonder how old the artifacts are. Archeologists feel the
same way. When they discover artifacts, they want to determine how old they are. By knowing how old an artifact is, the
archeologists can learn more about the people who created the artifact. They'll have a better idea what life was like during
that time period.
Archeologists use several methods to determine the age of artifacts. Because these objects help archeologists, researchers,
and sociologists learn about ancient civilizations, it's important to know how old found artifacts are.
When they uncover an ancient artifact, archeologists try to determine its numerical or chronological age by analyzing the
chemical and physical characteristics of the object. A variety of tests exist, and the test that is used often depends on
the projected age of the object and the material from which the object is made.
Since the middle of the twentieth century, some archeologists and scientists have looked to atom behavior as a means of
determining the age of certain materials. One method often used is radiocarbon dating, also called carbon-14 dating.
Radiocarbon dating was an important discovery made during the 1900s. It has greatly aided archeologists in their quest for
more information about the artifacts they discover.
Radiocarbon dating was discovered by Professor Libby of the University of Chicago following World War II. The way Radiocarbon
dating works is that it measures the radioactive decay of carbon-14 and can be used to tell the age of organic artifacts.
Researches measure how much carbon-14 exists in the artifact. This measurement then enables them to determine the age of the
artifact.
Not all artifacts can be tested with Radiocarbon dating. Another method used is Potassium-argon dating. Potassium-argon
dating can be used with non-organic materials, such as rocks. Moreover, it can test the age of rocks that much older than
the organic artifacts that can be tested with Radiocarbon dating.
Although organic artifacts cannot be tested this way, the way rocks are dated using the Potassium-argon method is that as
potassium breaks down over time, it becomes a gas called argon-40. Since scientists know the rate at which potassium decays,
they can compare the potassium to argon ratio in rock and determine the age.
Potassium-argon testing is perfect to use on non-organic materials because it allows scientists to date much older materials
than radiocarbon dating. When artifacts are made of rock, such as rudimentary tools and utensils, they can be examined using
this method.
Many other methods are used by archeologists and scientists to determine the age of artifacts. Some methods consider the
amount of heat the artifacts have been exposed to by the sun or fire. As technology progresses, more methods of determining
the age of artifacts are being discovered.
All of these methods, both old and new, are used by archeologists to uncover more information about the way people used to
live many centuries ago. With this information, we get an invaluable glimpse into the past.
When you tour a museum and see a display of artifacts, you probably wonder how old the artifacts are. Archeologists feel the
same way. When they discover artifacts, they want to determine how old they are. By knowing how old an artifact is, the
archeologists can learn more about the people who created the artifact. They'll have a better idea what life was like during
that time period.
Archeologists use several methods to determine the age of artifacts. Because these objects help archeologists, researchers,
and sociologists learn about ancient civilizations, it's important to know how old found artifacts are.
When they uncover an ancient artifact, archeologists try to determine its numerical or chronological age by analyzing the
chemical and physical characteristics of the object. A variety of tests exist, and the test that is used often depends on
the projected age of the object and the material from which the object is made.
Since the middle of the twentieth century, some archeologists and scientists have looked to atom behavior as a means of
determining the age of certain materials. One method often used is radiocarbon dating, also called carbon-14 dating.
Radiocarbon dating was an important discovery made during the 1900s. It has greatly aided archeologists in their quest for
more information about the artifacts they discover.
Radiocarbon dating was discovered by Professor Libby of the University of Chicago following World War II. The way Radiocarbon
dating works is that it measures the radioactive decay of carbon-14 and can be used to tell the age of organic artifacts.
Researches measure how much carbon-14 exists in the artifact. This measurement then enables them to determine the age of the
artifact.
Not all artifacts can be tested with Radiocarbon dating. Another method used is Potassium-argon dating. Potassium-argon
dating can be used with non-organic materials, such as rocks. Moreover, it can test the age of rocks that much older than
the organic artifacts that can be tested with Radiocarbon dating.
Although organic artifacts cannot be tested this way, the way rocks are dated using the Potassium-argon method is that as
potassium breaks down over time, it becomes a gas called argon-40. Since scientists know the rate at which potassium decays,
they can compare the potassium to argon ratio in rock and determine the age.
Potassium-argon testing is perfect to use on non-organic materials because it allows scientists to date much older materials
than radiocarbon dating. When artifacts are made of rock, such as rudimentary tools and utensils, they can be examined using
this method.
Many other methods are used by archeologists and scientists to determine the age of artifacts. Some methods consider the
amount of heat the artifacts have been exposed to by the sun or fire. As technology progresses, more methods of determining
the age of artifacts are being discovered.
All of these methods, both old and new, are used by archeologists to uncover more information about the way people used to
live many centuries ago. With this information, we get an invaluable glimpse into the past.
Creating Artifacts for the Future
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Creating Artifacts for the Future
When you die, how would you like to be remembered? Would you like to be remembered for your fast cars, beautiful women and flashy designer wardrobe? Or, would you rather be remembered as a kind person who cared for others while selflessly serving your fellow man and saving animals in the process?
However you want to be remembered, you must remember this: the artifacts that you will leave behind when you die will serve as the means for people to remember you and what you stood for.
So, it’s safe to say that you really aren’t interested in thinking about death and your eventual mortality, right?
However, today is the perfect time to take stock in your life so far and decide how you would like to be remembered by friends, your children, grandchildren and extended family after you have passed on from this life.
Take a look around your house. These items will more or less be the artifacts left behind from your life if you died today. Is this mess of pizza boxes, beer cans and old magazines how you would like your legacy to be remembered? Probably not.
So what should you do today to help change your life and start creating a legacy for yourself that will last after you are gone from this life? Start by looking at your friends.
Are they people you enjoy being around? Are they people who will stick up for you when times get tough and come to your aid if you ever need it? Your friends are part of the artifacts you will leave behind when
you die. If they aren’t the type of people you would want to be involved with, look to find other friends.
Also, look at your personal hobbies and habits. Do you have a reputation for fast women and a fast life? You may want to rethink that as you continue to age and are looking to improve your life and the artifacts you leave behind. If you have a
bad reputation and a bad attitude towards people, those are more artifacts that you will leave behind.
Of course, you do not have to turn in to a saint, but you should be conscious of what you are portraying yourself as in the
future. If you don’t care about the type of artifacts you leave behind in this life, continue on the same path you are going. You will be remembered either fondly or negatively, that is your choice. Or, if you change your life and make better decisions, your life will be remembered with great joy and people will solace in the fact that you were a good person who created a good life and left the world a little bit better than how you found it.
The choice is up to you. Just know that the artifacts you leave behind will remain forever. Forever is a long time. You have
only one life so live it the way you best see fit and create your own happiness and reputation.
When you die, how would you like to be remembered? Would you like to be remembered for your fast cars, beautiful women and flashy designer wardrobe? Or, would you rather be remembered as a kind person who cared for others while selflessly serving your fellow man and saving animals in the process?
However you want to be remembered, you must remember this: the artifacts that you will leave behind when you die will serve as the means for people to remember you and what you stood for.
So, it’s safe to say that you really aren’t interested in thinking about death and your eventual mortality, right?
However, today is the perfect time to take stock in your life so far and decide how you would like to be remembered by friends, your children, grandchildren and extended family after you have passed on from this life.
Take a look around your house. These items will more or less be the artifacts left behind from your life if you died today. Is this mess of pizza boxes, beer cans and old magazines how you would like your legacy to be remembered? Probably not.
So what should you do today to help change your life and start creating a legacy for yourself that will last after you are gone from this life? Start by looking at your friends.
Are they people you enjoy being around? Are they people who will stick up for you when times get tough and come to your aid if you ever need it? Your friends are part of the artifacts you will leave behind when
you die. If they aren’t the type of people you would want to be involved with, look to find other friends.
Also, look at your personal hobbies and habits. Do you have a reputation for fast women and a fast life? You may want to rethink that as you continue to age and are looking to improve your life and the artifacts you leave behind. If you have a
bad reputation and a bad attitude towards people, those are more artifacts that you will leave behind.
Of course, you do not have to turn in to a saint, but you should be conscious of what you are portraying yourself as in the
future. If you don’t care about the type of artifacts you leave behind in this life, continue on the same path you are going. You will be remembered either fondly or negatively, that is your choice. Or, if you change your life and make better decisions, your life will be remembered with great joy and people will solace in the fact that you were a good person who created a good life and left the world a little bit better than how you found it.
The choice is up to you. Just know that the artifacts you leave behind will remain forever. Forever is a long time. You have
only one life so live it the way you best see fit and create your own happiness and reputation.
Ancient Egyptian Artifacts
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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.
Not only were precious works of art included in the tombs, other artifacts such as furniture and jewelry were sealed within
the pyramids. In fact, sadly servants were also often sealed within the pyramids, supposedly to aid the rulers in the
afterlife.
No discussion of Ancient Egyptian artifacts would be complete without mentioning the famous King Tut. King Tutankhamen was
only a child when he came to power in 1361 B.C. One theory is that he was assassinated as a teen since he died from a head
wound, although no one knows for certain what happened. In 1922, the tomb of King "Tut" was discovered by Howard Carter, a
British archeologist. The tomb of King Tutankhamen contained many priceless artifacts, including jewelry, furniture, and a
famous gold mask.
Another Ancient Egyptian artifact still standing today is the Great Sphinx. Connected to King Chephren's pyramid, the Great
Sphinx depicts the face of the Pharaoh on the body of a lion. Scholars believe the Great Sphinx was created to guard the
burial grounds. This massive structure is 65 feet tall and 200 feet long. Although time has worn at the features, the Great
Sphinx is still an amazing artifact from long ago.
The Rosetta Stone is a famous and historically significant artifact. This artifact was found in 1799. The writing on this
stone made it possible to translate the meaning of hieroglyphics. Believed to have been created in 196 B.C., the stone
contains a royal decree written in three languages. The languages included on the stone are hieroglyphics, Greek, and an
ancient Egyptian alphabet language called demotic. In 1822, the text on the Rosetta Stone was translated. Thanks to this
translation, scholars then had a way to decipher hieroglyphics.
Queen Nefertiti is remembered because of an artifact found in a sculptor's house. The bust of Queen Nefertiti is considered
to be unique because it depicts her in realistic detail. The sculptor, Thutmose, probably created the bust for others to
copy. Many other busts and artifacts also were found in the sculptor's house when it was uncovered in 1912. The bust of
Queen Nefertiti, one of the most famous artifacts from Ancient Egypt, currently resides in the Altes Museum in Berlin.
When it comes to amazing artifacts detailing past civilizations, Ancient Egypt produced countless treasures. Many museums
throughout the world display artifacts from this civilization, making it possible for people worldwide to see for themselves
the beauty that was Ancient Egypt.
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.
Not only were precious works of art included in the tombs, other artifacts such as furniture and jewelry were sealed within
the pyramids. In fact, sadly servants were also often sealed within the pyramids, supposedly to aid the rulers in the
afterlife.
No discussion of Ancient Egyptian artifacts would be complete without mentioning the famous King Tut. King Tutankhamen was
only a child when he came to power in 1361 B.C. One theory is that he was assassinated as a teen since he died from a head
wound, although no one knows for certain what happened. In 1922, the tomb of King "Tut" was discovered by Howard Carter, a
British archeologist. The tomb of King Tutankhamen contained many priceless artifacts, including jewelry, furniture, and a
famous gold mask.
Another Ancient Egyptian artifact still standing today is the Great Sphinx. Connected to King Chephren's pyramid, the Great
Sphinx depicts the face of the Pharaoh on the body of a lion. Scholars believe the Great Sphinx was created to guard the
burial grounds. This massive structure is 65 feet tall and 200 feet long. Although time has worn at the features, the Great
Sphinx is still an amazing artifact from long ago.
The Rosetta Stone is a famous and historically significant artifact. This artifact was found in 1799. The writing on this
stone made it possible to translate the meaning of hieroglyphics. Believed to have been created in 196 B.C., the stone
contains a royal decree written in three languages. The languages included on the stone are hieroglyphics, Greek, and an
ancient Egyptian alphabet language called demotic. In 1822, the text on the Rosetta Stone was translated. Thanks to this
translation, scholars then had a way to decipher hieroglyphics.
Queen Nefertiti is remembered because of an artifact found in a sculptor's house. The bust of Queen Nefertiti is considered
to be unique because it depicts her in realistic detail. The sculptor, Thutmose, probably created the bust for others to
copy. Many other busts and artifacts also were found in the sculptor's house when it was uncovered in 1912. The bust of
Queen Nefertiti, one of the most famous artifacts from Ancient Egypt, currently resides in the Altes Museum in Berlin.
When it comes to amazing artifacts detailing past civilizations, Ancient Egypt produced countless treasures. Many museums
throughout the world display artifacts from this civilization, making it possible for people worldwide to see for themselves
the beauty that was Ancient Egypt.
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