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 Standard’s 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.