Artifacts Pottery is one of the most common artifacts found at archaeological sites. It was used in burials, as cups, pots, lamps, water containers, for storage and for decorative purposes. Pottery can tell us a lot about the past. For example, where and how it was made, how old it is, and how it could of been used. The decorations on the pottery can tell archaeologists how people lived, dressed, and about their art.
Pottery can also help archaeologists date sites.
By looking at pottery from different locations they can tell which layers are the same age. Then archaeologists try to see if any of the pieces look the same. They can then use this information to date objects from other sites. Important information is also obtained from the examination of human remains and objects found at burial sites. By studying the remains archaeologists can figure out what the person died from and the person's status.