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Who built the pyramids, and why did they build them? What lies inside these mysterious buildings? These are some of the questions that scientists and historians try to answer.
Archaeologists study objects from the past to learn about the people who made or used those objects and left them behind when they died. Archaeologists gather clues in many places. They look in old buildings. They also look for objects buried under the ground. Archaeologists often have to dig to find what they are looking for.
The objects that archaeologists study are called artifacts. Artifacts are clues that tell archaeologists how people lived in ancient times.
Artifacts can take many shapes. Old toys and games are artifacts. Statues and other art objects, baskets, bowls, and mummies are also artifacts. When artifacts are broken, archaeologists try to put the pieces back together.