Archaeology

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This is a Movie clip of children on an archaeological dig near Belgrade.
In this scene children are helping at a real archaeological dig, using brushes and spatulas to loosen the earth.

Natonal Geographic introduces[| ten cool archaeological sites for children.]
Each of the sites is described briefly with a photograph. They could lead to further research by the children.

Archaeologists uncover a mummified woman in Peru
These photographs show the site as the dig progresses.

The Original 7 Wonders of the World
Why name new wonders of the world? Most of the original ancient wonders no longer exist. More than 2,000 years ago, many travelers wrote about incredible sights they had seen on their journeys. Over time, seven of those places made history as the "wonders of the ancient world."

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