Title Graphic: Dig Into History

Become an archaeologist!

Begin in Collect and Catalog to dig for Mesopotamian artifacts in Iraq. Then Curate a Museum Exhibition using photographs of the artifacts you found. Or you can jump ahead and Curate a Museum Exhibition using photographs of artifacts selected for you.

 

Collect & Catalog
Artifacts

How deep will you have to dig to find an artifact over 10,000 years old? Learn about archaeology while traveling through Iraq digging for Mesopotamian artifacts.

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Curate a Museum
Exhibition

What do artifacts tell us about ancient Mesopotamia? Examine artifacts and write descriptions that shed light on important aspects of Mesopotamian life.

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Further Exploration

Interactives on the Oriental Institure website let you explore other ancient cultures. Learn about Egypt by preparing a mummy for burial.