Smart SkillsWeek 28Artifact 6

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Monday

Code of Hammurabi

Mesopotamia1700 BC

Located today:MetropolitanMuseum of

ArtNew York, NY.

How do you think an archeologist knows that this is a major artifact?What challenges do historians face in learning about the artifact?

Tuesday

Code of Hammurabi

Mesopotamia1700 BC

Located today:MetropolitanMuseum of

ArtNew York, NY.

How does an understanding of historical events and places help in analyzing and understanding an artifact like the Code of Hammurabi?

Wednesday

Code of Hammurabi

Mesopotamia1700 BC

Located today:MetropolitanMuseum of

ArtNew York, NY.

What difficulties do ancient forms of writings, such as Cuneiform as shown on the Code of Hammurabi, present to archeologists?Why is it vital for historians and linguists to decipher the meaning ?

Thursday

Code of Hammurabi

Mesopotamia1700 BC

Located today:MetropolitanMuseum of

ArtNew York, NY.

The Code of Hammurabi is actually a recording of the laws of the Mesopotamian people. Why is it important to understand laws and social structures of ancient times?

Friday

Code of Hammurabi

Mesopotamia1700 BC

Located today:MetropolitanMuseum of

ArtNew York, NY.

Why is it important for people to visit museums to gain an understanding of the importance of artifacts and human history?