OLogy: Up Close With a Zapotec Urn

It’s not easy being an artifact! Find out why in this urn-est interview.

Hi, I’m Lucy, and I’m at the American Museum of Natural History. Today I’m interviewing an urn made by the Zapotec people of ancient Mexico. Come with me as I ask about his not-so-humble beginnings, his amazing discovery, and the responsibilities of being an ancient artifact.


Science Topics
Archaeology
Social Studies Topics
Ancient History
K-6
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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