Artifacts

Water clocks, one of the first time-telling devices, first appeared in Ancient Egypt during the reign of King Amenhotep I around 1500 BCE. Most ancient Egyptian water clocks were outflow water...

Ancient Mesopotamians used tools for a variety of purposes. Farming, building, sculpting and writing required different instruments, and the Mesopotamians learned to use tools made of a variety of...

There are few things in this world more fascinating to artifacts collectors than prizes from ancient Egypt. With it's mystical tales, terrifying mummies and majestic pyramids, Egypt is high on the...

You may be wondering why people decide to collect ancient coins. Sometimes, history buffs are merely looking for a definitive link to the past. Other times, it's the beauty and elegance of these...

Often overlooked by collectors of antiquities, beads have been around since the dawn of civilization. They have been used both to adorn ritual gowns and hold everyday attire in place. One of the...

There's no single answer as to why ancient pottery remains a constant favorite among artifacts collectors. Perhaps it's because many pieces of pottery tell a story. Maybe it has to do with the...