Remembering Gallery

Ancient Cultures

The Smithsonian's collections preserve ancient artifacts from all over the world. They help us learn about the ancient peoples from whom we are descended and reveal the ingenuity and creativity of the earliest human communities. By studying these relics, we can learn about ancient peoples' ways of life-- the aesthetic values expressed through their art, their use of ritual to strengthen community ties, their development of technologies, their religious beliefs and practices, and their communal activities. These ancient treasures reveal to us the deep historical roots underlying our own communities.

Clovis Points	Carved Stone Bowl
Dagger-Axe	Cycladic Figure
Handaxe	Funerary Stela
Mayan Ballplayer	Bridge-Handle Vessel

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