Artifact found at Inclined Plane No. 6.
Artifacts are objects made by humans that offer tangible evidence of their activities.
As such they are useful for understanding our past. By studying artifacts, we can put together a clearer picture of history. The artifact in the picture was discovered at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site when one of the inclined planes was being reconstructed. Questions for Photo 1 1. Looking at Photo 2, and remembering the readings, describe the basic properties of this artifact.