Late 17th c. (Temporal Keyword)

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Museums and Archaeology: Creating Partnerships to Engage Families and Children (2013)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Christina M O'Grady.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis created the "Treasures of the Earth" exhibit to engage children and families in the world of archaeology.  Museum staff worked closely with archaeologist advisors to produce recreations  of three distinct archaeological "sites", the tomb of Seti I in Egypt, the terra cotta warriors of China, and the underwater remains of an 18th century Caribbean shipwreck.  Artifacts and activities in each area convey the sense of discovery that drives archaeology while...