Archaeology

Archaeology is like being a detective for history. Scientists called archaeologists dig in the ground to find clues. They look for old tools, bones, pottery, and ruins. These clues help us learn how people lived long ago.

How Digs Work

Archaeologists carefully dig in special places called sites. They use small tools like brushes and trowels. Every object they find is written down and photographed. Even tiny pieces can tell a big story.

Amazing Discoveries

Archaeologists have found ancient cities, buried treasure, and dinosaur bones. They uncovered King Tut's tomb in Egypt. They also found the lost city of Pompeii under volcanic ash. Each discovery teaches us something new.

Fun Facts

• Archaeologists study trash piles to learn what ancient people ate.
• Some sites are found underwater in shipwrecks.
• The oldest human tools are more than two million years old.

Did You Know?

Archaeologists do not usually study dinosaurs. Scientists who study dinosaurs are called paleontologists!