stone artifacts
Prehistoric crafted objects
Stone artifacts are objects made or modified by humans from stone, typically studied in archaeology and anthropology.
The term usually refers to prehistoric tools, weapons, and implements—arrowheads, hand axes, grinding stones—that reveal how ancient peoples lived: The excavation yielded stone artifacts dating back twelve thousand years.
Also spelled stone artefacts in British English.
- knappingFracturing stone for tools
- flintSpark-producing sedimentary rock
- petroglyphsCarvings on natural stone
- museum pieceObject preserved for display
- weaponsTools for fighting
ancient tools · tools · utensils · obsidian · flaking · hand axe · burial goods · burial mound · scrapers · amulets · spearheads · cutting edge · polishing · quartzite · pressure flaking · axes · hammers · granite
stone artifactspottery
Fired clay objects
ceramics · basketry · iron tools · leather goods · woven materials
stone artifactsindustrial machinery
Manufacturing plant apparatus
metal tools · synthetic materials · Iron Age artifacts · computer hardware · electronic devices
stone artifactsperishable goods
Items that decay quickly
organic materials · biodegradable materials · soft tissue · leather goods
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