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The document provides an example of a museum card describing a fragment of the Standard of Ur found in the muddy banks of the Euphrates River near present day Baghdad. The card lists the artifact, archeologist, a description of how it was used and its importance, and when and where it was found.

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Museum Card Example

The document provides an example of a museum card describing a fragment of the Standard of Ur found in the muddy banks of the Euphrates River near present day Baghdad. The card lists the artifact, archeologist, a description of how it was used and its importance, and when and where it was found.

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Museum Card Example

Directions:
The museum card should contain the following information: name of the
artifact (call it exactly what it is),
name of the archeologist (you!),
a description of the artifact that not only simply describes it, but shows how
it is important in history.
How was it used?
Who would have used it?
When was it used (ceremony, daily use etc.) and when was it used (date it
1425 B.C.). Lastly, please state where your artifact was found!

Standard of Ur Fragment
Archeologist: Dr. Mabel Fishlipz
Description: The fragment of the Standard of Ur, although damaged by
years of hiding in the mud of the Euphrates River, appears to be from the
front right corner. It contains tiles of porcelain and is outlined painstakingly
with lapis lazuli (a common mineral of the region). The Standards purpose
was to be carried at the front of a line of soldiers as they marched. It
inspired loyalty to the ruler and was valued by common citizens and royalty.
The colors are significant. It is believed that the Standard was made in
XXXX B.C., but it is unknown when this particular chunk was broken off.
Location where found: the muddy banks of the Euphrates River near present
day Baghdad.

Copyright 2005 Michelle Labelle-Fisch. All rights reserved.

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