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History & Social Studies · Grades 3–4

Artifact

noun

An object made by humans from an earlier time, typically found by archaeologists.

Example Sentences

"The archaeologist found pottery artifacts from an ancient civilization."

"Artifacts help historians learn how people lived in the past."

Synonyms & Related Terms

relicobjectremnant

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Study Tips

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