Weekly Challenge: ⛏️ Artifact
Complete the 150 point Bones research objective through learning & reporting back about an artifact discovered at an archaeological site.
Details:
1) Watch the short video, What Is an Artifact? from Dr. Mike T. Carson.
Carson explains that:
“In archaeology, an artifact can be any object that was made or modified artificially by a person. The physical object of an artifact must show definitive material evidence that it was altered in a way that could not have happened through a natural process.”
2) Identify and learn about an artifact that was discovered at an archeological site.
You may choose your artifact in any way you see fit, including:
In conjunction with the Bones Travel 300 objective, which asks you to visit an archeological dig site.
Stumbling upon something interesting while browsing a history museum.
Choosing a famous artifact you’re already aware of (e.g. the rosetta stone, or King Tut’s mask) and doing a deeper dive into its history.
3) If you visit the artifact in person and are able, take a photo of the artifact. If you do not visit in person, and a non-copyrighted photo of the artifact is available, save the photo. Share the photo of the artifact in a comment on our Facebook Page on the post “Weekly Challenge- ⛏️ Artifact”.
If you can’t acquire a photo, you may describe the artifact’s appearance instead.
4) Along with the photo, tell us:
What the artifact is
Why you chose the artifact
Where the artifact was found
A few interesting things you learned about the artifact
5) Don’t forget to record your points! Completing this objective not only earns you a star, but also 150 points towards your Bones quest for completing the research objective!
Star:
6) To collect your star, you must:
-Leave a comment on our Facebook post as outlined above, (Steps 3 & 4)
-before March 30, 2026
-while holding an active Quest Scouts membership.
