What Is An Artifact?
An artifact is an object created or modified by human craftsmanship, distinguishing itself from the natural environment. Examples include items such as tools, weapons, jewelry, and even toys. Artifacts can be complex in their design and function, but are usually simple.
Most often, when archaeologists refer to an artifact, it is an item of historical or cultural importance. A twentieth century miner’s pickaxe is as much an artifact as a prehistoric arrowhead.
You can learn about different artifacts from the articles below!
The Metate and Mano, Ancient Food-prep tools
To some people this might look like nothing, but in...
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Beautiful Trough Metate
Check out this beautiful Trough Metate! The accompanying grinding stoneโknown...
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Mortar And Metate, What’s The Difference?
Here we have 2 different artifacts with similar appearances and...
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Mysterious Wupatki Spirit Totems
These mysterious “spirits” lie at the border of the Navajo...
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