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Who owns archaeological artifacts?
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Who owns archaeological artifacts, such as the treasures found inside tombs? Find out who owns archaeological artifacts in this section.
Bronze Age Wonders Emerge After 3,000 Years Beneath a British Bog
Archaeological finds at England's Must Farm are incredible. Learn more about the items found at Must Farm in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Archaeology Works
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Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.
What's the difference between archaeology and grave robbing?
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Archaeology and grave robbing can sometimes be confused with each other. Learn about archaeology and grave robbing in this article.
Worldwide Droughts Uncover Ancient Relics, Ruins and Remains
Here are six surprises that were uncovered around the globe when the heat rose and the water receded.
How long does it take to excavate an archaeological dig site?
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To excavate an archaeological dig site a great deal of time and patience is required. Find out how long it takes to excavate an archaeological dig site.
Mudlarkers Pull Historical Artifacts Out of Riverbank Muck
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Does searching through the mud of a riverbank for treasures of old sound like a fun way to spend a day? If so, you may just be a true mudlarker at heart.
Were the Clovis the first Americans?
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The Clovis, ancient people who made the sophisticated Clovis projectile discovered at Clovis Indian sites, are a mystery. Read about the mysterious Clovis.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?