Cultural artifacts (i.e. stone tools, pottery, ceremonial items) are used to identify different groups of people living in a region. An archaeologist's job is to document the context of the materials, or artifacts, they find in relation to the area in which they are found.
They provide us with knowledge about that area, social makeup and a wealth of information about a particular culture.
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Cultural artifacts (i.e. stone tools, pottery, ceremonial items) are used to identify different groups of people living in a region. An archaeologist's job is to document the context of the materials, or artifacts, they find in relation to the area in which they are found.
They provide us with knowledge about that area, social makeup and a wealth of information about a particular culture.