- Artifact Name: Rosetta Stone Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: 196 BC Current Location/Repository: British Museum Description: A granodiorite stele inscribed with a decree in three scripts. - Artifact Name: Terracotta Army Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: 210 BC Current Location/Repository: Museum of the Terracotta Army Description: Thousands of life-sized models of soldiers buried with China's first emperor. - Artifact Name: Parthenon Marbles Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Greek Date: 447-432 BC Current Location/Repository: British Museum Description: Classical marble sculptures that adorned the Parthenon. - Artifact Name: Great Wall of China Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: 7th Century BC - 16th Century AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A series of fortifications built to protect against invasions. - Artifact Name: Stonehenge Type: Monument Culture/Origin: British Date: 3000 BC - 2000 BC Current Location/Repository: Wiltshire, England Description: A prehistoric monument consisting of a ring of standing stones. - Artifact Name: King Tutankhamun's Mask Type: Funerary Mask Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: 1323 BC Current Location/Repository: Egyptian Museum Description: Gold mask of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, a symbol of ancient Egypt. - Artifact Name: Colosseum Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Roman Date: 70-80 AD Current Location/Repository: Rome, Italy Description: An ancient amphitheater known for gladiatorial contests. - Artifact Name: Qin Shi Huang's Tomb Type: Burial Site Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: 210 BC Current Location/Repository: Xi'an, China Description: The burial place of China's first emperor, containing numerous artifacts. - Artifact Name: Chichen Itza Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Mayan Date: c. 600 AD Current Location/Repository: Yucatan, Mexico Description: A large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization. - Artifact Name: Machu Picchu Type: Ruins Culture/Origin: Incan Date: 15th Century Current Location/Repository: Cusco Region, Peru Description: An ancient Incan city set high in the Andes Mountains. - Artifact Name: Nefertiti Bust Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: 1345 BC Current Location/Repository: Neues Museum, Berlin Description: A famous bust of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti. - Artifact Name: Arrowheads Type: Tools Culture/Origin: Various Date: Various Current Location/Repository: Various locations Description: Stone tools used by ancient peoples for hunting. - Artifact Name: Viking Longship Type: Ship Culture/Origin: Norse Date: 9th Century Current Location/Repository: Oslo, Norway Description: An iconic ship style used by the Vikings, known for their speed and maneuverability. - Artifact Name: Cleopatra's Needle Type: Obelisk Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: 1450 BC Current Location/Repository: New York City Description: An ancient Egyptian obelisk erected in Central Park. - Artifact Name: David Statue Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Italian Renaissance Date: 1501-1504 Current Location/Repository: Accademia Gallery, Florence Description: A masterpiece by Michelangelo depicting the biblical hero David. - Artifact Name: Akhenaten's Colossi Type: Statue Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: 1353-1336 BC Current Location/Repository: Luxor, Egypt Description: Large statues of Pharaoh Akhenaten associated with the Aten worship. - Artifact Name: Terracotta Mask Type: Mask Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: 210 BC Current Location/Repository: Museum of the Terracotta Army Description: A mask from the Terracotta Army depicting facial features of soldiers. - Artifact Name: Gold Mask of the Maya Type: Funerary Mask Culture/Origin: Mayan Date: 300-900 AD Current Location/Repository: Various locations Description: Elaborate masks made of gold or other materials, used for funerary purposes. - Artifact Name: Elgin Marbles Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Greek Date: 447-432 BC Current Location/Repository: British Museum Description: Classical marble sculptures from the Parthenon. - Artifact Name: Chalice of Antioch Type: Religious Artifact Culture/Origin: Christian Date: 6th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A historical chalice considered to be from the time of Christ. - Artifact Name: Budha's Relic Type: Relic Culture/Origin: Buddhist Date: 5th Century BC Current Location/Repository: Sri Lanka Description: A relic believed to be a tooth of Gautama Buddha. - Artifact Name: Palace of Knossos Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Minoan Date: 2000-1400 BC Current Location/Repository: Crete, Greece Description: An ancient Minoan palace known for its complex architecture. - Artifact Name: Dead Sea Scrolls Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Jewish Date: 150 BC - 70 AD Current Location/Repository: Israel Museum, Jerusalem Description: Ancient Jewish texts found near the Dead Sea. - Artifact Name: Link of Iron from Black Sea Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Greek Date: 4th Century BC Current Location/Repository: Museum of Black Sea Culture Description: Iron chains used in ancient Greek ships. - Artifact Name: Roman Glassware Type: Glass Culture/Origin: Roman Date: 1st - 3rd Century AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Intricately designed glass objects created in ancient Rome. - Artifact Name: Spiral Jetty Type: Earthwork Culture/Origin: Modern Date: '1970' Current Location/Repository: Great Salt Lake, Utah Description: A large earthwork sculpture created by Robert Smithson. - Artifact Name: Etruscan Bronzes Type: Bronze Culture/Origin: Etruscan Date: 8th - 3rd Century BC Current Location/Repository: Museums in Italy Description: Bronze artifacts showing Etruscan artistry. - Artifact Name: Gobekli Tepe Type: Archaeological Site Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: 9600 BC Current Location/Repository: Turkey Description: A site featuring monumental pillars from the Stone Age. - Artifact Name: Stone Tablets from Mesopotamia Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Mesopotamian Date: 3200 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Clay tablets inscribed in cuneiform writing. - Artifact Name: Sumerian Cylinder Seals Type: Seal Culture/Origin: Sumerian Date: 3500-2000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Small cylindrical objects used to make an impression in clay. - Artifact Name: Ancient Egyptian Pyramids Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: 2580-2560 BC Current Location/Repository: Giza, Egypt Description: Monumental tombs built for pharaohs to honor them in the afterlife. - Artifact Name: Roman Coins Type: Currency Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 300 BC - 476 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Coins minted during the Roman Empire. - Artifact Name: Temple of Artemis Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Ancient Greek Date: 550 BC Current Location/Repository: Ephesus (Turkey) Description: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. - Artifact Name: Hanging Gardens of Babylon Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Ancient Babylon Date: c. 600 BC Current Location/Repository: Babylon Description: One of the Seven Wonders, said to be a remarkable series of tiered gardens. - Artifact Name: "Chalice of Do\xF1a Urraca" Type: Religious Artifact Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: 12th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A notable chalice possibly belonging to a Castilian queen. - Artifact Name: Akkadian Stele Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Akkadian Date: c. 2250 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Stone monuments inscribed with Akkadian cuneiform. - Artifact Name: Richat Structure Type: Natural Formation Culture/Origin: Geological Date: Prehistoric Current Location/Repository: Mauritania Description: A large geological feature resembling a target, visible from space. - Artifact Name: Caesar's Bust Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Roman Date: 44 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A bust of Julius Caesar made during or shortly after his lifetime. - Artifact Name: Indian Indus Seal Type: Seal Culture/Origin: Indus Valley Date: c. 2500-1900 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Seals used in the ancient Indus Valley civilization for trade. - Artifact Name: Christ the Redeemer Type: Statue Culture/Origin: Brazilian Date: '1931' Current Location/Repository: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Description: An iconic statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Rio. - Artifact Name: Torres del Paine Type: Natural Park Culture/Origin: Modern Date: 1990s Current Location/Repository: Chile Description: A national park with incredible geological formations. - Artifact Name: "\u201CGiant's Causeway\"" Type: Natural Formation Culture/Origin: Irish Date: 60 Million years ago Current Location/Repository: County Antrim, Northern Ireland Description: A natural wonder characterized by hexagonal basalt columns. - Artifact Name: Silbury Hill Type: Archaeological Site Culture/Origin: British Date: c. 2500 BC Current Location/Repository: Wiltshire, England Description: The largest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe. - Artifact Name: Charles I Coronation Robe Type: Textile Culture/Origin: British Date: '1625' Current Location/Repository: Royal Collection, UK Description: The coronation robe worn by King Charles I of England. - Artifact Name: Hermes of Praxiteles Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 300 BC Current Location/Repository: Louvre Museum, Paris Description: A famous ancient Greek statue attributed to Praxiteles. - Artifact Name: Alhambra Palace Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Moorish Date: '889' Current Location/Repository: Granada, Spain Description: A beautifully preserved example of Moorish architecture. - Artifact Name: Venus of Willendorf Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: 28,000-25,000 BC Current Location/Repository: Natural History Museum, Vienna Description: A small statuette interpreted as a fertility idol. - Artifact Name: Callanish Stones Type: Monument Culture/Origin: Scottish Date: c. 2900-2600 BC Current Location/Repository: Isle of Lewis, Scotland Description: A standing stone circle in Scotland with prehistoric significance. - Artifact Name: Olduvai Gorge Tools Type: Tools Culture/Origin: Hominid Date: 1.9 million years ago Current Location/Repository: Tanzania Description: Some of the earliest stone tools made by hominids. - Artifact Name: China's Silk Road Artifacts Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: c. 130 BC - 1453 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Artifacts related to the trade routes across Central Asia. - Artifact Name: Persepolis Ruins Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Persian Date: 518-330 BC Current Location/Repository: Iran Description: The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. - Artifact Name: Byzantine Mosaics Type: Mosaic Culture/Origin: Byzantine Date: c. 500 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Vivid tile work used in churches and public spaces in the Byzantine Empire. - Artifact Name: Hadrian's Wall Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Roman Date: 122 AD Current Location/Repository: Northumberland, England Description: A defensive fortification in Roman Britain. - Artifact Name: Sistine Chapel Ceiling Type: Art Culture/Origin: Renaissance Date: 1508-1512 Current Location/Repository: Vatican City Description: The ceiling painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. - Artifact Name: Stone of Scone Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Scottish Date: Various dates Current Location/Repository: Westminster Abbey, London Description: A stone used in the coronation of Scottish and English monarchs. - Artifact Name: Rosalind Franklin's DNA Model Type: Scientific Artifact Culture/Origin: Modern Date: '1953' Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: An important model demonstrating the structure of DNA. - Artifact Name: Brass Knight from Middle Ages Type: Armor Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: c. 1400 Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Elaborately designed knight armor from the Middle Ages. - Artifact Name: Celtic Cross Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Celtic Date: Medieval Current Location/Repository: Ireland Description: A free-standing stone cross symbolizing Christianity in Celtic culture. - Artifact Name: Crow Canyon Cliff Dwellings Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Native American Date: Ancestral Puebloans Current Location/Repository: Colorado, USA Description: Ancient village sites built into cliff faces by Native Americans. - Artifact Name: Bronze Age Goldsmithing Tools Type: Tools Culture/Origin: Bronze Age Date: c. 2000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Tools used for crafting gold jewelry in the Bronze Age. - Artifact Name: Chakra Stones Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Hindu Date: Ancient Current Location/Repository: India Description: A set of stones used for spiritual and healing purposes in Hinduism. - Artifact Name: Beowulf Manuscript Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Old English Date: c. 1000 AD Current Location/Repository: British Library Description: One of the most important works of Old English literature. - Artifact Name: Mayflower Compact Type: Document Culture/Origin: Colonial America Date: '1620' Current Location/Repository: Pilgrim Hall Museum Description: An agreement made by the Pilgrims to establish self-governance. - Artifact Name: Lascaux Cave Paintings Type: Art Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: 17,000 years ago Current Location/Repository: France Description: Ancient cave paintings depicting hunting scenes. - Artifact Name: Clovis Points Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Native American Date: c. 13,000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Fluted projectile points made by prehistoric peoples in North America. - Artifact Name: Bow of a Viking Ship Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Norse Date: 9th Century Current Location/Repository: Oslo, Norway Description: The preserved bow end of a Viking longship. - Artifact Name: Viking Burial Ship Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Norse Date: c. 800-1000 AD Current Location/Repository: Oslo, Norway Description: A ship used for burial of Viking chieftains, buried with grave goods. - Artifact Name: Neolithic Stone Circle Type: Monument Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: c. 3000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Archaeological features of large stones arranged in a circle. - Artifact Name: Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Works Type: Bronze Culture/Origin: Nigerian Date: c. 9th-10th Century Current Location/Repository: Nigeria Description: Ancient bronzes that demonstrate advanced metalworking skills. - Artifact Name: Statue of Liberty Type: Monument Culture/Origin: French-American Date: '1886' Current Location/Repository: New York City, USA Description: A symbol of freedom and democracy gifted from France to the USA. - Artifact Name: Garden of the Gods Type: Natural Formation Culture/Origin: Geological Date: Prehistoric Current Location/Repository: Colorado Springs, Colorado Description: Famous for its stunning red rock formations. - Artifact Name: Dome of the Rock Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Islamic Date: 691 AD Current Location/Repository: Jerusalem Description: A significant Islamic shrine featuring a golden dome. - Artifact Name: Ishtar Gate Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Babylonian Date: 575 BC Current Location/Repository: Pergamon Museum, Berlin Description: A monumental gateway adorned with glazed brick reliefs. - Artifact Name: Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 3200 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Writing system using symbols representing sounds and ideas. - Artifact Name: Stone Age Flint Tools Type: Tools Culture/Origin: Stone Age Date: 30,000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Tools made by chipping flint to create sharp edges. - Artifact Name: Modena Cathedral Sculpture Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: '1099' Current Location/Repository: Modena, Italy Description: Sculptures adorning the facade of an important medieval cathedral. - Artifact Name: National WWII Museum Artifacts Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: American Date: 20th Century Current Location/Repository: New Orleans, USA Description: Artifacts related to World War II history. - Artifact Name: Stoneface of Easter Island Type: Statue Culture/Origin: Polynesian Date: c. 1250 AD - 1500 AD Current Location/Repository: Easter Island, Chile Description: Monolithic human figures called moai. - Artifact Name: Greek Amphora Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Ancient Greek Date: Ancient Times Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Ceramic vessels used for storage and transport of goods. - Artifact Name: Contextual Artifact from Pompeii Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: 79 AD Current Location/Repository: Pompeii, Italy Description: Artifacts recovered from the site preserved by volcanic ash. - Artifact Name: Scythian Gold Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Scythian Date: c. 500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Gold artifacts from the nomadic Scythian culture. - Artifact Name: Hearst Castle Artifacts Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Modern Date: 20th Century Current Location/Repository: California, USA Description: Artifacts collected by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. - Artifact Name: Viking Age Gold and Silver Type: Jewelry Culture/Origin: Norse Date: c. 800-1100 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Gold and silver ornaments made by the Vikings. - Artifact Name: Astrolabe Type: Scientific Instrument Culture/Origin: Islamic Date: c. 150 AD - 1600 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Ancient astronomical instrument used for solving problems related to time. - Artifact Name: Lascaux Caves Type: Art Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: c. 15,000 BC Current Location/Repository: France Description: Renowned for its ancient cave paintings depicting animals. - Artifact Name: Olduvai Stone Tools Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: c. 2 million years ago Current Location/Repository: Tanzania Description: Some of the earliest known stone-tools made by hominids. - Artifact Name: Roman Senate Palaces Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Roman Date: Various Current Location/Repository: Rome, Italy Description: The structures used for the political assembly of the Roman government. - Artifact Name: Engraved Shell Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: 20,000 BC - 12,000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Shells engraved by prehistoric peoples for decorative purposes. - Artifact Name: Polynesian Tapa Cloth Type: Textile Culture/Origin: Polynesian Date: Ancient Current Location/Repository: Pacific Islands Description: Textiles made from the bark of trees, decorated with symbols. - Artifact Name: Minoan Frescoes Type: Art Culture/Origin: Minoan Date: c. 1500-1400 BC Current Location/Repository: Knossos, Crete Description: Wall paintings showcasing Minoan life and culture. - Artifact Name: Jar of Ashurbanipal Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Assyrian Date: 668-627 BC Current Location/Repository: National Museum of Iraq Description: An artifact from the library of Ashurbanipal, containing important texts. - Artifact Name: Thracian Treasure Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Thracian Date: c. 4th Century BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Gold and silver items from the Thracian culture. - Artifact Name: Stone Tablets of Hammurabi Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Babylonian Date: c. 1754 BC Current Location/Repository: Louvre Museum Description: An ancient law code inscribed on a stone stele. - Artifact Name: Umbrian Frescoes Type: Art Culture/Origin: Renaissance Date: c. 14th Century Current Location/Repository: Italy Description: Wall paintings from the 14th century illustrating religious themes. - Artifact Name: Ziggurat of Ur Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Sumerian Date: c. 2100 BC Current Location/Repository: Iraq Description: A massive terraced structure built as a temple dedicated to the moon god. - Artifact Name: Egyptian Canopic Jars Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 2600-2100 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Containers used to store and preserve the organs of the deceased. - Artifact Name: Ancient Maya Calendar Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Mayan Date: c. 500 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: An intricate calendar system used by the Maya civilization. - Artifact Name: Nan Madol Ruins Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Micronesian Date: c. 1200 AD Current Location/Repository: Pohnpei, Micronesia Description: An archaeological site with a series of islets and canals. - Artifact Name: Rosetta Stone Copy Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Copy Date: Modern Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A replica of the original Rosetta Stone. - Artifact Name: Classical Greek Pottery Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 650 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Pottery featuring mythology and daily life scenes. - Artifact Name: Babylonian Astronomy Tablets Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Babylonian Date: c. 400 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Clay tablets recording astronomical observations. - Artifact Name: Celtic Treasure from Great Britain Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Celtic Date: 1st Century BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Gold and silver items belonging to the Celts. - Artifact Name: Roman Wall Paintings Type: Art Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 1st Century AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Frescoes found in ancient Roman villas. - Artifact Name: Shroud of Turin Type: Religious Artifact Culture/Origin: Christian Date: 13th Century Current Location/Repository: Turin, Italy Description: A religious relic believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus. - Artifact Name: Lenin's Mausoleum Artifact Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Contemporary Date: '1924' Current Location/Repository: Moscow, Russia Description: The preserved body of Vladimir Lenin, displayed in a mausoleum. - Artifact Name: Curse Tablets Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Ancient Greek Date: c. 500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Tablets made to invoke curses against enemies. - Artifact Name: Quipu Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Incan Date: c. 1450-1532 Current Location/Repository: Peru Description: An ancient recording device using knots tied in strings. - Artifact Name: Bronze Doors of Gniezno Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Polish Date: 12th Century Current Location/Repository: Gniezno, Poland Description: Famous bronze doors depicting biblical scenes. - Artifact Name: Acropolis of Athens Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Greek Date: 5th Century BC Current Location/Repository: Athens, Greece Description: An ancient citadel containing several significant buildings. - Artifact Name: Sumerian Mosaics Type: Art Culture/Origin: Sumerian Date: c. 3000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Intricate mosaic art pieces from the Sumerian civilization. - Artifact Name: Buddhist Stupa Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Buddhist Date: c. 3rd Century BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A mound-like or hemispherical structure containing sacred relics. - Artifact Name: 47 Ronin Sword Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Japanese Date: 1701-1703 Current Location/Repository: Japan Description: The famous sword associated with the story of the 47 Ronin. - Artifact Name: Talil Dagger Type: Weapon Culture/Origin: Ancient Date: various dates Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A historical dagger used in ancient warfare. - Artifact Name: Coptic Textiles Type: Textile Culture/Origin: Coptic Date: c. 4th-7th Century Current Location/Repository: Egypt Description: Textiles showcasing Coptic Christian art and symbolism. - Artifact Name: Ancient Roman Mosaics Type: Art Culture/Origin: Roman Date: Various Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Mosaic art representing scenes from mythology and daily life. - Artifact Name: Terracotta Plaques Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: Han Dynasty Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Terracotta plaques depicting scenes of daily life in ancient China. - Artifact Name: Egyptian Tomb Treasure Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 1400-1200 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Gold and silver items found in ancient Egyptian tombs. - Artifact Name: Tower of London Armory Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: British Date: Modern Current Location/Repository: Tower of London Description: Historical weapons and armor from British history. - Artifact Name: Ward of the Roses Artifacts Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: British Date: 15th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Items associated with the Wars of the Roses. - Artifact Name: Hadrian's Villa Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 126-128 AD Current Location/Repository: Tivoli, Italy Description: A vast Roman archaeological complex and residence. - Artifact Name: Bronze Mirror from China Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: c. 200 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A bronze mirror from ancient China depicting intricate designs. - Artifact Name: Modern Sculpture Garden Type: Art Culture/Origin: Contemporary Date: 21st Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A space dedicated to modern outdoor sculptures. - Artifact Name: Celtic Symbols Stone Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Celtic Date: Iron Age Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Stones carved with symbols from Celtic culture. - Artifact Name: Viking Revelation Artifacts Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Norse Date: c. 800-1100 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Artifacts recovered from Viking burial sites. - Artifact Name: Baghdad Battery Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Ancient Date: c. 250 BC Current Location/Repository: Iraq Description: An artifact speculated to be an ancient galvanic cell. - Artifact Name: Medieval Manuscripts Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: Various Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Handwritten books from the medieval period containing various texts. - Artifact Name: Moai Statues of Easter Island Type: Statue Culture/Origin: Polynesian Date: c. 1400-1650 AD Current Location/Repository: Easter Island, Chile Description: Monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people. - Artifact Name: Art of Shabaka Stone Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 700 BC Current Location/Repository: British Museum Description: A stone featuring the Shabaka Stone inscriptions. - Artifact Name: Sumerian Cylinder Seals Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Sumerian Date: c. 3500 BC - 2000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Cylinder seals used to stamp clay. - Artifact Name: Tollund Man Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Danish Date: c. 400 BC Current Location/Repository: Silkeborg, Denmark Description: The well-preserved body of a man from the Iron Age. - Artifact Name: Atlantis Archipelago Type: Mythical Site Culture/Origin: Ancient Greek Date: c. 360 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A legendary island described by Plato. - Artifact Name: Maya Jade Ornaments Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Mayan Date: 300-900 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Jade items worn as symbols of status and prestige. - Artifact Name: Hagia Sophia Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Byzantine Date: 537 AD Current Location/Repository: Istanbul, Turkey Description: A former Greek Orthodox cathedral and later, an imperial mosque. - Artifact Name: Terracotta Figure of Deity Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: Han Dynasty Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Sculpture representing a deity from the Han dynasty era. - Artifact Name: Aztec Sun Stone Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Aztec Date: c. 1420 Current Location/Repository: Mexico City Description: A large monolithic sculpture representing the Aztec calendar. - Artifact Name: Pont du Gard Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 19 BC Current Location/Repository: France Description: An ancient Roman aqueduct bridge. - Artifact Name: Oldest Known Writing Tablet Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Sumerian Date: c. 3200 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A clay tablet inscribed with cuneiform symbols. - Artifact Name: Egyptian Funerary Mask Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 700 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Masks designed for the mummified deceased in ancient Egypt. - Artifact Name: Cargo from Ancient Shipwreck Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Various Date: Various locations Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Artifacts recovered from ancient shipwrecks. - Artifact Name: Renaissance Chest Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Renaissance Date: c. 1600s Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A chest related to wealth and artifacts from the renaissance. - Artifact Name: Staff of Office from the Pharaoh Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 2500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A ceremonial staff symbolizing authority. - Artifact Name: Serapeum of Saqqara Type: Archaeological Site Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 300-100 BC Current Location/Repository: Saqqara, Egypt Description: Burial site for sacred bulls of ancient Egypt. - Artifact Name: Roman Inscription Stones Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Roman Date: Ancient Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Stones engraved with laws and decrees of the Roman Empire. - Artifact Name: Ancient Chinese Coins Type: Currency Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: c. 500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Coins used in ancient China for trade. - Artifact Name: Greek Tragedy Masks Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Masks used in ancient Greek theater to portray characters. - Artifact Name: Roman Gladiator Armor Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 1st Century AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Armor worn by gladiators in ancient Rome. - Artifact Name: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Type: Memorial Culture/Origin: Modern Date: '1921' Current Location/Repository: Various Countries Description: Memorials to unidentified soldiers from past wars. - Artifact Name: Crystal Skull Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Modern Date: Various Legends Current Location/Repository: History's Myth Description: Mysterious crystal carvings believed to have mystical powers. - Artifact Name: Stone Axe from Prehistoric Site Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: c. 5000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Ancient tools used for various purposes. - Artifact Name: Tutankhamun's Jewelry Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 1323 BC Current Location/Repository: Egyptian Museum, Cairo Description: A collection of stunning gold and precious stone jewelry. - Artifact Name: Chinese Dragon Boat Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Traditional Date: Ancient Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A traditional vessel used in dragon boat racing. - Artifact Name: Portuguese Caravel Ship Type: Ship Culture/Origin: Age of Discovery Date: 15th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: An innovative ship design used during the Age of Exploration. - Artifact Name: Celtic Brooches Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Celtic Date: c. 100-600 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Beautifully designed brooches common in Celtic jewelry. - Artifact Name: First Edition of The Iliad Type: Book Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 8th Century BC Current Location/Repository: Harvard University Description: An early manuscript of Homer's epic poem. - Artifact Name: Ye Olde Barber's Pole Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: c. 18th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: The symbol of barbers' practices, historically used as a sign. - Artifact Name: Shakespeare's First Folio Type: Book Culture/Origin: British Date: '1623' Current Location/Repository: British Library Description: The first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays. - Artifact Name: Renaissance Etching Type: Art Culture/Origin: Renaissance Date: c. 16th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: An intricate etching from the Renaissance period. - Artifact Name: Assyrian Reliefs Type: Art Culture/Origin: Assyrian Date: c. 900 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Carved and painted reliefs illustrating Assyrian life. - Artifact Name: Spanish Galleon Model Type: Ship Model Culture/Origin: Naval Date: 16th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A model representing the galleons used by Spain for trade. - Artifact Name: Bronze Age Pottery Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Bronze Age Date: c. 2000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Artifacts of pottery from the Bronze Age. - Artifact Name: Roman Amphora Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Large ceramic vessels for storing wine and oil. - Artifact Name: Egyptian Obelisk Type: Monument Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 2500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Tall, four-sided narrow tapering monuments in ancient Egypt. - Artifact Name: Chinese Porcelain Vase Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: c. 15th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Exquisite vases known for their intricate designs. - Artifact Name: Mesoamerican Codex Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Mesoamerican Date: c. 1500 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Ancient books containing pictographs and glyphs. - Artifact Name: Indus Valley Seals Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Indus Valley Date: c. 2500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Seals used for trade and administration during the Indus Valley Civilization. - Artifact Name: Gallant Knight Armored Suit Type: Armor Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: c. 15th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: The ceremonial armor worn by knights during tournaments. - Artifact Name: Norse Rune Stone Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Norse Date: c. 1000 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Stones inscribed with Norse runes, often with historical significance. - Artifact Name: Ruins of St. Augustine Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Spanish Date: c. 1565 Current Location/Repository: Florida, USA Description: The oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental USA. - Artifact Name: Chakra Stamps Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Hindu Date: Ancient Current Location/Repository: India Description: Stamps engraved with symbols used in Hindu rituals. - Artifact Name: Horton Plains Canopy Walk Type: Natural Formation Culture/Origin: Modern Date: 21st Century Current Location/Repository: A famous walkway through the canopy of a rainforest. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Viking Shield Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Norse Date: c. 12th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Wooden shields used in combat by Vikings. - Artifact Name: National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche Type: Memorial Culture/Origin: Catholic Date: 17th Century Current Location/Repository: St. Augustine, USA Description: A shrine honoring a historical figure in Catholicism. - Artifact Name: English Longbow Type: Weapon Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: c. 1200-1500 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A powerful bow used by English archers in battles. - Artifact Name: Prehistoric Rock Art Type: Art Culture/Origin: Various Date: Various Current Location/Repository: Cave paintings from prehistoric times depicting animals and human figures. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Aztec Calendar Stone Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Mesoamerican Date: c. 1500 Current Location/Repository: Mexico City Description: A large stone representing the Aztec calendar. - Artifact Name: Gothic Cathedral Stained Glass Type: Art Culture/Origin: Gothic Date: c. 12th-16th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Elaborate stained glass windows in Gothic-style cathedrals. - Artifact Name: Manneken Pis Statue Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Belgian Date: '1619' Current Location/Repository: Brussels, Belgium Description: A small statue of a urinating boy, a landmark of Brussels. - Artifact Name: Viking Age Jewelry Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Norse Date: c. 800-1100 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Ornamental and functional jewelry from the Viking Age. - Artifact Name: Prehistoric Sedimentary Fossils Type: Fossil Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: Various Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Fossils preserved in sedimentary rock formations. - Artifact Name: Modern Reconstruction of an Elizabethan Theatre Type: Theater Culture/Origin: Modern Date: 21st Century Current Location/Repository: London, UK Description: A replica of theaters from the Elizabethan era. - Artifact Name: Heroic Epic Manuscripts Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Ancient Date: Various Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Texts of epic tales from various ancient cultures. - Artifact Name: Griffin Amulet Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 200 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Amulets featuring a griffin as a protective symbol. - Artifact Name: Roman Glass Beads Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 1st Century AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Glass beads showcasing the glass-making techniques of the Romans. - Artifact Name: Totem Poles Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Native American Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Northwest Coast, USA Description: Carved wooden poles used in native ceremonies and storytelling. - Artifact Name: Ancient Greek Lyre Type: Musical Instrument Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A stringed musical instrument from ancient Greece. - Artifact Name: Hajime Drums Type: Musical Instrument Culture/Origin: Japanese Date: Modern Current Location/Repository: Japan Description: Traditional drums used in Japanese festivals and ceremonies. - Artifact Name: Sumerian Tablets with Epic of Gilgamesh Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Sumerian Date: c. 2100 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Clay tablets inscribed with the Epic of Gilgamesh. - Artifact Name: Byzantine Icons Type: Art Culture/Origin: Byzantine Date: c. 6th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Religious images painted in a specific style within Byzantine culture. - Artifact Name: Colonial Era Weapons Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: American Date: 1600s-1700s Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Weapons used during the colonial period in America. - Artifact Name: Stone Tools from Australian Aboriginal Culture Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Australian Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Tools used by Aboriginal Australians for hunting and gathering. - Artifact Name: Pre-Incan Pottery Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Pre-Incan Date: c. 1000 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Artifacts showcasing early pottery making in South America. - Artifact Name: Bronze Statue of Marcus Aurelius Type: Statue Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 161-180 AD Current Location/Repository: Capitoline Museums, Rome Description: A statue commemorating the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. - Artifact Name: Roman Colonnade Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 1st Century BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: An architectural feature of ancient Roman buildings. - Artifact Name: Underwater Archaeological Finds Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Ancient Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Artifacts recovered from underwater sites historically significant. - Artifact Name: Antikythera Mechanism Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 100 BC Current Location/Repository: National Archaeological Museum, Athens Description: An ancient mechanical device for astronomical calculations. - Artifact Name: Sumerian Silver Bowl Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Sumerian Date: c. 2000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A silver bowl showcasing the craftsmanship of the Sumerians. - Artifact Name: Giant's Causeway Columns Type: Natural Formation Culture/Origin: Geological Date: c. 60 Million years ago Current Location/Repository: County Antrim, Northern Ireland Description: Basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. - Artifact Name: Akropolis Lion Reliefs Type: Sculpture Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 500 BC Current Location/Repository: Athens, Greece Description: Reliefs of lions that adorned the monuments of ancient Greece. - Artifact Name: Chinese Mythology Artifacts Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Chinese Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Artworks representing characters from Chinese mythology. - Artifact Name: Morte d'Arthur Manuscript Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Middle Ages Date: 15th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A manuscript of Sir Thomas Malory's work on King Arthur. - Artifact Name: Ports of Ancient Egypt Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Artifacts related to trade and transport in ancient Egypt. - Artifact Name: Viking Age Tool Set Type: Tools Culture/Origin: Norse Date: c. 1000 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: A set of tools used by Vikings for various crafts. - Artifact Name: Mesopotamian Clay Bricks Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Mesopotamian Date: c. 3500 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Building materials used in ancient Mesopotamia. - Artifact Name: Egyptian Canopic Jars Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Egyptian Date: c. 3000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Jars used to store the organs of mummies. - Artifact Name: Inca Terra Cotta Figures Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Incan Date: c. 1400 - 1533 Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Sculptures representing deities or ancestors in the Incan culture. - Artifact Name: Bronze Medallions from the Hellenistic Period Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 300-100 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Bronze medallions used in Hellenistic trade. - Artifact Name: Stone Henge Replica Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Modern Date: 20th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A modern interpretation of the ancient monument Stonehenge. - Artifact Name: Celtic Stone Crosses Type: Monument Culture/Origin: Celtic Date: c. 500 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Large stone crosses depicting biblical scenes in a Celtic style. - Artifact Name: Prehistoric Tools of the Stone Age Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Stone Age Date: c. 30000 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Stone tools utilized by early humans. - Artifact Name: Ancient Roman Road Type: Infrastructure Culture/Origin: Roman Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Italy Description: Historical roads constructed by the Romans for military and trade. - Artifact Name: Roman Legionary's Armor Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 1st Century AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Pasta enclosures used by legionaries in battle. - Artifact Name: Mayan Pyramid Type: Architecture Culture/Origin: Mayan Date: c. 500 AD Current Location/Repository: Yucatan Peninsula Description: Pyramids constructed by the Maya as temples and royal burials. - Artifact Name: Byzantine Period Jewelry Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Byzantine Date: c. 500 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Jewelry illustrating the opulence of Byzantine society. - Artifact Name: Ancient Miner's Tools Type: Tools Culture/Origin: Ancient Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Tools used for mining metal and minerals in ancient times. - Artifact Name: Thracian Tomb Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Thracian Date: c. 4th Century BC Current Location/Repository: Bulgaria Description: Burial mounds containing Thracian treasures. - Artifact Name: Archaeopteryx Fossil Type: Fossil Culture/Origin: Prehistoric Date: c. 150 million years ago Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: An important fossil showing transitional features between dinosaurs and birds. - Artifact Name: Florentine Codex Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Mesoamerican Date: 16th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A comprehensive encyclopedia of Aztec culture. - Artifact Name: Silbur Lathe from Roman Site Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 100 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: An ancient lathe used in workshops of the Roman Empire. - Artifact Name: Silver Coin from Ancient Rome Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 200 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Coins minted in ancient Rome, sometimes depicting emperors. - Artifact Name: Assyrian Shield Type: Weapon Culture/Origin: Assyrian Date: c. 700 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Shield decorated with intricate designs from the Assyrian Empire. - Artifact Name: Greek Terracotta Inscription Type: Inscription Culture/Origin: Greek Date: c. 600 BC Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Terracotta with inscriptions significant to Greek history. - Artifact Name: Roman Glassware From Pompeii Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Roman Date: c. 79 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Glass artifacts recovered from the ruins of Pompeii. - Artifact Name: Akan Goldweights Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: African Date: c. 1000 AD Current Location/Repository: Various Museums Description: Small weight objects used by the Akan people for weighing gold. - Artifact Name: Knossos Labyrinth, Architecture Type: Minoan, c. 1700-1400 BC Culture/Origin: ' Crete, Greece, A legendary maze associated with the Minotaur myth."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Atlantis Artifact, Artifact Type: ' Mythical, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Alleged artifacts related to the lost city of Atlantis."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Prehistoric Terracotta Figurines, Artifact Type: ' Prehistoric, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Figurines reflecting ancient cultures and beliefs."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Roman Circus Maximus, Architecture Type: ' Roman, c. 6th Century BC' Culture/Origin: ' Rome, Italy, An ancient Roman chariot racing stadium."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Indian Terracotta Figurines, Artifact Type: ' Indian, Ancient' Culture/Origin: ' India, Figures made from clay depicting deities."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Bronze Age City Wall, Archaeological Site Type: ' Bronze Age, c. 1800 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Remains of defensive walls built during the Bronze Age."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Incan Agricultural Terraces, Architecture Type: ' Incan, c. 1438-1533' Culture/Origin: ' Peru, Terraced farming structures built by the Incas."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Statue of Zeus, Sculpture Type: ' Greek, c. 435 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Olympia, Greece, A giant statue of the god Zeus' Date: ' one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Roman Gold Ring, Artifact Type: ' Roman, c. 200 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Gold rings showcasing Roman craftsmanship."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Celtic Tomb, Archeological Site Type: ' Celtic, c. 300-100 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Burial sites constructed by the Celts for their dead."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Egyptian Scarab, Artifact Type: ' Egyptian, c. 1500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Amulets depicting beetles' Date: ' believed to provide protection."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Statue of Liberty's Torch, Artifact Type: ' American, 1886' Culture/Origin: ' Liberty Island, NY, The original torch from the Statue of Liberty before its replacement."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Mayflower Ship Replica, Ship Type: ' American, Modern' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Replica representing the ship that brought Pilgrims to America."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Ancient Greek Cloak Pins, Artifact Type: ' Greek, c. 500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Ornate pins used to secure cloaks in ancient Greece."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Mesopotamian King's Seal, Artifact Type: ' Mesopotamian, c. 3000 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Seals representing authority held by kings."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Bronze Table from Ancient Greece, Artifact Type: ' Greek, c. 500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, A decorative table used in ancient Greek households."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Poplar Monster Statue, Artifact Type: ' Ancient New World, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, A statue reflecting indigenous mythology."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Chacmool, Sculpture Type: ' Mesoamerican, c. 800 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Mexico, A stone figure with the body of a reclining figure."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Roman-era Silverware, Artifact Type: ' Roman, c. 1st-3rd Century AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Fine dining utensils used in ancient Rome."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Torres Del Paine Geology, Natural Formation Type: ' Modern, 20th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Chile, Fascinating geological formations and hiking locations."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Assyrian Prisms, Inscription Type: ' Assyrian, c. 700 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Prism stones inscribed with Assyrian decrees."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Mesolithic Axe, Artifact Type: ' Mesolithic, c. 8000-4000 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Tools used in hunting and gathering by early humans."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Viking Age Currency, Currency Type: ' Norse, c. 800-1100 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Coins minted during the Viking Age."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Terracotta Friezes, Sculpture Type: ' Roman, c. 100 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Decorative relief sculptures from Roman architecture."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Ancient Roman Circus, Architecture Type: ' Roman, c. 50 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Locations used for chariot racing and public events."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Chinese Jade Carvings, Artifact Type: ' Chinese, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Intricate carvings made of jade' Date: ' reflecting cultural significance."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Fragment of the Berlin Wall, Artifact Type: ' Modern, 1989' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Pieces of the wall that divided East and West Berlin."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Post-Renaissance Artifacts, Artifact Type: ' Renaissance, 1500-1700' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Items reflecting the artistic and cultural abilities of the period."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Mason Jar from the 1800s, Artifact Type: ' American, 1858' Culture/Origin: ' Various Collections, A canning jar representing American innovation."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Medieval Knight's Helm, Armor Type: ' Medieval, c. 14th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, A protective helmet worn by knights in battle."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Copper Age Figurines, Artifact Type: ' Copper Age, c. 4000-2500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Figurines depicting spiritual and daily life themes."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: First World War Trench Art, Artifact Type: ' World War I, c. 1914-1918' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Art objects made by soldiers during the war from spent shell casings."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Empire State Building Model, Architecture Type: ' Modern, 1931' Culture/Origin: ' New York City, A model representing one of the most iconic buildings in America."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Petroglyphs from the Southwest U.S., Art Type: ' Native American, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Rock carvings made by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: First Edition of Ulysses by James Joyce, Book Type: ' 20th Century, 1922' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, One of the most significant novels of the modernist literary canon."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Greek Vases, Artifact Type: ' Greek, c. 550 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Pottery illustrating Greek mythology and day-to-day life."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Stone Age Jewelry, Artifact Type: ' Prehistoric, c. 2500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Jewelry made from natural materials such as shells and stones."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Macbeth Manuscript, Manuscript Type: ' British, 1620' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, A historic manuscript of the play by William Shakespeare."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Sumerian Uruk Tablets, Inscription Type: ' Sumerian, c. 3200 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Early writing tablets from the city of Uruk."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Pre-Columbian Gold Artifacts, Artifact Type: ' Pre-Columbian, c. 1000-1500' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Gold items from the Americas before European contact."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Cerberus Statue, Sculpture Type: ' Greek, c. 300 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, A statue representing the three-headed dog from Greek mythology."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Roman Relief Depicting Gladiators, Artifact Type: ' Roman, c. 100 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Reliefs depicting scenes from the lives of gladiators."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Oldest Written Constitution, Document Type: ' American, 1788' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, The first constitution of the United States."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Medieval Shields, Artifact Type: ' Medieval, c. 1200-1400 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Shields used by knights in battles during the Middle Ages."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Assyrian Palace Reliefs, Sculpture Type: ' Assyrian, c. 700 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Reliefs depicting the royal life of Assyrian kings."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Ancient Egyptian Steles, Inscription Type: ' Egyptian, c. 3000-500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Stone slabs inscribed with important texts and rituals."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Stone Hammer from Prehistoric Site, Tool Type: ' Prehistoric, c. 2000 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Hammer-like tools used by early humans for various purposes."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Celtic Ring Money, Currency Type: ' Celtic, c. 700-200 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Circular currency used for trade in ancient Celtic society."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Buddhist Pilgrimage Artifacts, Artifact Type: ' Buddhist, Proposed Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Items used in rituals and ceremonies by Buddhist practitioners."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Artifacts from the Silk Road, Artifact Type: ' Various Cultures, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, A collection of items reflecting the trade along the Silk Road."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Incised Shells from the Neolithic, Artifact Type: ' Neolithic, c. 4000 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Shells engraved with figures and symbols from the Neolithic period."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Roman Gold Jewelry, Artifact Type: ' Roman, c. 1st Century AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Elaborate jewelry pieces made by craftsmen during ancient Rome."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Basketweaving Tools from Indigenous Cultures, Artifact Type: ' Native American, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Tools used for traditional basket making by indigenous peoples."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Egyptian Royal Cartouche, Inscription Type: ' Egyptian, c. 1500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, An engraved or painted symbol of royal authority in ancient Egypt."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Hartford Witch Trials Artifacts, Artifact Type: ' American, 1692' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Items related to the famous witch trials in colonial America."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Zodiac Tiles from Ancient Greece, Artifact Type: ' Greek, c. 500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Ceramics depicting zodiac signs used in ancient astrology."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Prehistoric Cave Tools, Artifact Type: ' Prehistoric, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Tools used by early humans preserved in caves."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Denarius of Julius Caesar, Currency Type: ' Roman, c. 44 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, A silver coin depicting Julius Caesar before his assassination."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Ancient Roman Road System, Infrastructure Type: ' Roman, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Italy, The extensive network of roads built by the Roman Empire."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Wampum Beads, Artifact Type: ' Native American, Modern' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Traditional beads used in Native American cultures for decoration and trade."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Roman Theatre Masks, Artifact Type: ' Roman, c. 300 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Masks used in ancient Roman theatre to portray characters."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Burial Artifacts from Ghazni, Artifact Type: ' Afghan, c. 11th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Items recovered from burial sites in Ghazni' Date: ' Afghanistan."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Dali's Surrealist Artifacts, Art Type: ' Modern, 20th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Artworks associated with the Surrealist movement led by Salvador Dali."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Olmec Colossal Heads, Sculpture Type: ' Olmec, c. 900-400 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Mexico, Large stone heads carved by the Olmec civilization."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Models, Artifact Type: ' Ancient, Modern' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Replicas of the ancient wonders that once existed."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: "Neolithic Pottery from \xC7atalh\xF6y\xFCk, Artifact" Type: ' Neolithic, c. 7500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Turkey, Ceramics used in one of the first known human settlements."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Scythian Gold Artifacts, Artifact Type: ' Scythian, c. 400-300 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Decorative gold items belonging to the nomadic Scythian culture."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Sunken Treasure from Shipwrecks, Artifact Type: ' Maritime, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Historical treasure recovered from sunken ships."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Louisiana Purchase Document, Document Type: ' American, 1803' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, The document that completed the Louisiana Purchase."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Polynesian Wooden Canoe, Artifact Type: ' Polynesian, Ancient' Culture/Origin: ' Pacific Islands, A traditional vessel used by Polynesian explorers."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Aztec Ritual Masks, Artifact Type: ' Aztec, c. 1500' Culture/Origin: ' Mexico, Masks used during rituals and ceremonies by the Aztec civilization."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: West African Bronze Castings, Artifact Type: ' African, c. 1400-1600' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Detailed bronze sculptures made by artisans in West Africa."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Trails of Ancient Silk Road, Artifact Type: ' Various Cultures, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Artifacts and relics representing the significance of the Silk Road."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Crusader Armaments, Artifact Type: ' Medieval, c. 1095-1291' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Weapons and armors used during the Crusades."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Bronze Age Eagle Pendant, Artifact Type: ' Bronze Age, c. 1500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, A pendant showcasing artistry from the Bronze Age."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Garuda Statue from Indonesia, Sculpture Type: ' Hindu, c. 1st Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, A statue representing the divine bird in Hindu mythology."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Papyrus Scrolls of Ancient Egypt, Document Type: ' Egyptian, c. 3000 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Early writings stored on papyrus' Date: ' important for historical research."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Knights Templar Seal, Artifact Type: ' Medieval, c. 12th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, The seal used by the Knights Templar for various records."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Ankhesenamun Jewelry, Artifact Type: ' Egyptian, c. 1332-1323 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Personal ornaments belonging to the Egyptian queen Ankhesenamun."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Old Saxon Cinders, Artifact Type: ' Anglo-Saxon, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Remnants from Anglo-Saxon hearths indicating domestic life."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Viking War Axe, Artifact Type: ' Norse, 900-1100 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, A weapon commonly used by Vikings in raids."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Tuareg Silver Jewelry, Artifact Type: ' African, Modern' Culture/Origin: ' Sahara Desert, Pieces showcasing Tuareg craftsmanship in silver jewelry."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Don Quixote Manuscript, Book Type: ' Spanish, 1605' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, The original manuscript of Cervantes'' celebrated novel."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Chariot from Ancient Greece, Artifact Type: ' Greek, c. 500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Chariots used in ancient Greek races and warfare."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Egyptian Shabti Figurines, Artifact Type: ' Egyptian, c. 2000 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Small tomb figures intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Buddhist Sakyamuni Statue, Sculpture Type: ' Buddhist, c. 1st Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, A statue depicting Siddhartha Gautama' Date: ' the historical Buddha."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Artifacts from Cape Coast Castle, Artifact Type: ' African, Modern' Culture/Origin: ' Ghana, Items reflecting the history of trade and colonialism."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Laocoon and His Sons, Sculpture Type: ' Greek, c. 150 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Vatican Museums, A dramatic ancient sculpture portraying Laocoon''s struggle against serpents."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Wooden Mask from Africa, Artifact Type: ' African, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Masks used in rituals representing ancestors and spirits."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Medieval Guild Seals, Artifact Type: ' Medieval, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Seals representing specific guilds in medieval towns."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: The Scream Painting, Art Type: ' Modern, 1893' Culture/Origin: ' National Gallery, Oslo, A famous expressionist painting by Edvard Munch."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Quokka Rock Art, Rock Art Type: ' Australian, Aboriginal' Culture/Origin: ' Western Australia, Indigenous rock art created by the Aboriginal people."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Artifacts from Jericho, Artifact Type: ' Archaeological, Ancient' Culture/Origin: ' Palestine, Artifacts unearthed from one of the oldest inhabited cities on earth."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Indigenous Stone Tools from Throughout History, Artifact Type: ' Indigenous, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Tools made by indigenous populations across different periods."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Hand-carved Bone Implements, Artifact Type: ' Prehistoric, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Objects made from bone during prehistoric times."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Living History Artifacts from Colonial Williamsburg, Artifact Type: ' American, 1700s' Culture/Origin: ' Virginia, USA, Items used in the life of 18th-century Williamsburg."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Renaissance Tapestries, Textile Type: ' Renaissance, 16th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Large woven artworks portraying historical events."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Viking Age Trading Goods, Artifact Type: ' Norse, c. 800 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Goods recovered from Viking trading sites."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Artifacts from the Tang Dynasty, Artifact Type: ' Chinese, c. 618-907' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Items that reflect the cultural richness of the Tang Dynasty."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Marble Relief from the Parthenon, Artifact Type: ' Greek, c. 447-432 BC' Culture/Origin: ' British Museum, Sculptural fragments from the Parthenon in Athens."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: World War II Military Uniforms, Uniform Type: ' Modern, 20th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Uniforms worn by military personnel during WWII."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Yuan Dynasty Ceramics, Artifact Type: ' Chinese, c. 1271-1368' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Ceramics produced during the Yuan Dynasty' Date: ' known for their beauty."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Artifacts from the Great Zimbabwe, Artifact Type: ' African, c. 1100-1450' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Items representing the settlement and culture of Great Zimbabwe."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Decorated Gourds from South America Type: Artifact Culture/Origin: Indigenous Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Artistic objects made from gourds, showing iconography. - Artifact Name: Medieval Manuscripts of the Bible Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Medieval Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Hand-copied texts of the Christian Bible from the medieval period. - Artifact Name: 14th-Century Armor Suit, Armor Type: ' Medieval' Culture/Origin: c. 1300s Date: Various Museums Current Location/Repository: A full suit of armor worn by knights of the medieval period. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Chalcolithic Alabaster Figurines, Artifact Type: ' Chalcolithic' Culture/Origin: c. 4500 BC Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: Figurines crafted from alabaster during the Chalcolithic period. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Micronesian Navigation Charts, Artifact Type: ' Pacific Islander' Culture/Origin: Ancient Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: Charts made by Polynesians for navigation across the Pacific. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Byzantine Gold Coins, Currency Type: ' Byzantine' Culture/Origin: c. 330-1453 Date: Various Museums, Coins circulating in the Byzantine Empire Current Location/Repository: ' often depicting emperors."' Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Roman Street Lamps, Artifact Type: ' Roman' Culture/Origin: c. 1st Century AD Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: Street lighting systems used in ancient Rome. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Greek Temples, Architecture Type: ' Greek' Culture/Origin: c. 600 BC Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: Temples built to honor various Greek gods. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: "Artifacts from \xC7atalh\xF6y\xFCk, Artifact" Type: ' Neolithic, 7400 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Turkey, Historical items from one of the first urban centers in history."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Peruvian Textiles, Textile Type: ' Incan, c. 1400-1533' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums' Date: ' Woven textiles representing the artistic traditions of the Inca.' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Perfume Bottles from Ancient Egypt, Artifact Type: ' Egyptian' Culture/Origin: c. 2000 BC Date: Various Museums Current Location/Repository: Containers used for storing perfumes and oils. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Secret of the Rosetta Stone, Artifact Type: ' Egyptian, 196 BC' Culture/Origin: ' British Museum, A stone stele inscribed with three languages for translation."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Artifacts from Pompeii, Artifact Type: ' Roman, c. 79 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Everyday items preserved by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Emerald Tablets of Thoth, Document Type: ' Ancient Egyptian, c. 3000 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus' Date: ' exploring alchemical principles."' Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Spanish Silver Reales, Currency Type: ' Spanish, 16th Century' Culture/Origin: ' Various Museums, Silver coins circulated widely during the colonial period."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Chichen Itza Telescope, Artifact Type: ' Mayan, c. 600 AD' Culture/Origin: ' Various Experts, A possible ancient structure used for astronomical observations."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Artistic Wood Carvings from Africa, Artifact Type: ' African, Various Dates' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Traditional carvings reflecting cultural narratives."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Phoenician Glass Vessels, Artifact Type: ' Phoenician' Culture/Origin: c. 500 BC Date: Various Museums, Glass artifacts demonstrating early techniques in glassmaking." Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Neolithic Burial Cairns, Archaeological Site Type: ' Ancient, c. 2500 BC' Culture/Origin: ' Various Locations, Stone structures built as burial places."' Date: .nan Current Location/Repository: .nan Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Advent of the Printing Press Document Type: Document Culture/Origin: Modern Date: 15th Century Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: Documentation of the introduction of movable type in printing. - Artifact Name: Ancient Mesoamerican Writing Systems, Document Type: ' Mesoamerican' Culture/Origin: Various Dates Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: Artifacts showcasing the writing systems used by Mesoamerican cultures. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Cairo Geniza Documents Type: Manuscript Culture/Origin: Jewish Date: Various Dates Current Location/Repository: Various Locations Description: A collection of Jewish manuscripts from the Middle Ages. - Artifact Name: Artifacts from the Rapa Nui, Artifact Type: ' Polynesian' Culture/Origin: Various Dates Date: Easter Island Current Location/Repository: Cultural items representing the history of Rapa Nui's people. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Carved Stone Weapons from Prehistoric Cultures, Artifact Type: ' Prehistoric' Culture/Origin: Various Dates Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: Weapons carved from stone used by ancient cultures. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Pompeii Food Vessels, Artifact Type: ' Roman' Culture/Origin: c. 79 AD Date: Pompeii, Italy Current Location/Repository: Vessels used for cooking and serving food in ancient Pompeii. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Renaissance Singers' Manual, Document Type: ' Renaissance' Culture/Origin: Various Dates Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: A music manual from the Renaissance period. Description: .nan - Artifact Name: Greek Amphitheater Models, Artifact Type: ' Greek' Culture/Origin: Ancient Date: Various Locations Current Location/Repository: Models used in study to represent ancient amphitheatres. Description: .nan