Buried underground, archaeologists have uncovered tools, utensils, and ornaments that give us an idea of how people lived 10,000 years ago.

What Have They Found?

Archaeologists have found an amazing array of tools and technology at Catalhoyuk that give us a glimpse into the birth of agriculture and cities. Click on the link below to view artifacts that have slept through 10,000 years of world history:

Catalhoyuk Artifacts

Match the Artifact

You play like you're the archaeologist, and match the artifact to the correct description. Using what you learned from the link above, simply click and drag the pictures to the appropriate boxes.


How Did Farm Animals Change Everything?

Evolutionary Pictures: One picture is a painting depicting Paleolithic humans gathered together outside of a cave. An arrow is drawn from that picture to a collage of artifacts related to more advanced civilizations like the Ancient Egyptians, Aztecs, Sumerians, Anglo-Celts, and the Greeks.

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