How we know so much about Viking York
I can explain why we know so much about Viking York by describing some of the archaeological finds from Coppergate.
How we know so much about Viking York
I can explain why we know so much about Viking York by describing some of the archaeological finds from Coppergate.
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Key learning points
- Lots of artefacts have been found in the Coppergate area that date from the time the Vikings lived there.
- These tell historians a lot about the buildings that were there and the activities that took place.
- They show that Viking York was a major trading hub where goods came to from all over Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
- Many artefacts provide an insight into the daily lives of the Vikings who lived in York.
- A good explanation of how we know so much will describe various artefacts and what archaeologists have learnt from them.
Common misconception
Pupils may not grasp that artefacts act like pieces to a puzzle that help us learn about how people lived in a specific time or place.
The more artefacts archaeologists uncover, the more opportunity there is to study them carefully to learn about how people lived in a specific time or place.
Keywords
Excavation - excavation is the process of removing earth carefully from an area to find buried remains
Artefact - an artefact is an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest
Trade - trade is the action of buying and selling goods and services
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