Artifacts are immensely useful to scholars who want to learn about a culture. ... Many ancient cultures did not have a written language or did not actively record their history, so artifacts sometimes provide the only clues about how the people lived. Artifacts have provided essential clues about life in ancient Egypt.

Why is it important to preserve artifacts?

It is important to preserve artifacts from historical events so we can remember, learn about and honor those who were involved. ... When an artifact is conserved to retain its current condition, it preserves the truth of the historical story for generations to come.

How do artefacts help us?

Archaeologists use artifacts and features to learn how people lived in specific times and places. They want to know what these people's daily lives were like, how they were governed, how they interacted with each other, and what they believed and valued.