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- Archaeologists use a variety of techniques to learn more about ancient objects.
- But some results remain open to interpretation, leaving mysteries behind.
- This list includes objects with unknown functions, undeciphered scripts, and impressive monuments.
Archeologists use all sorts of objects to learn about humans of the past. Methods like blood residue analysis and radiocarbon dating can help determine what animals people butchered or when a piece of linen textile was woven.