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Do you like to dig in the dirt, searching for buried treasures? Are you
fascinated by ancient relics and artifacts, and the stories these objects
can tell us about cultures that vanished long ago? You might enjoy becoming
an archaeologist. Archaeologists are scientists who study the artifacts
of past cultures, such as the pyramids, tombs, and mummies of ancient
Egypt, or the cave drawings of the Paleolithic era. Each new discovery
gives archaeologists additional clues about ancient peoples and their
art and culture. One of the tasks of an archaeologist is to document,
date, and preserve each artifact carefully for further study. Seeing and
learning about the artifacts of an ancient culture enables us to imagine
the lives and values of its people. Get ready to take a trip back in time!
| Imagine that an art museum has hired you to research artifacts for a new exhibit titled "Art of the Earliest Times." The museum will make its selections from Egyptian collections as well as from discoveries of cave paintings in France and Spain. Your job is to help the museum curators to decide which artifacts to choose. Click on the button and print out three copies of your worksheet. Then explore the sites in your Artist's Passport below. After you have browsed through all of these sites, choose three and record your findings on your worksheet. |  |
Artist's Passport Web Links
University of Memphis Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Emory University Egyptian Collection
