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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

African Artefacts

The way of life in Africa is unlike life anywhere else in the world, and the art and artefacts of the many tribes in Africa are given pride of place in homes all around the world. Many different traditional African artefacts are sought after by serious collectors as well as tourists and history buffs. Among these pieces are masks, drums, ceremonial bead work and weapons.

Egyptian Artefacts

The capital city of Egypt is Cairo, and the one place that all tourists should see is the Museum of Antiquities. This is a fabulous Museum with over a hundred thousand artefacts. Egypt is full of historical sites, temples and artefacts, with the following well worth visiting:

The Valley of the Kings is situated on the banks of the Nile. Located in Thebes, the Valley of the Kings is home to sixty-two tombs, where some Egyptian Pharaohs are laid to rest.

Karnak Temples are also a popular and important historical site. Built over 1300 years ago, it includes three large temples with many smaller ones. The Temple of Amunis by far the most popular.

Layton Artefacts

The town of Layton, Utah, is named after Christopher Layton. The town's foremost cultural spot is the Layton Heritage Museum. Since its inception, the museum has made its goal the preservation and exhibition of artefacts that chart the history and development of communities in north Davis County, in which Layton is the largest city. Its expansion has been on such a scale that, presently, it is home to over 2100 artefacts, 1890 historical documents and newspapers, and 3357 photographs.

The Ayala Museum Artefacts

The Ayala Museum occupies a beautiful old colonial house and was once the residence of Padre José Burgos, one of the nationalist martyrs executed by the Spanish in 1872. The Museum contains Burgos memorabilia, rooms furnished in the period style, and from the surrounding province. Inside is the Museo Nueva Segovia with old portraits, ecclesiastical artefacts and a throneroom, showing the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the archbishops in the Spanish era.

CONCLUSION

There are artefacts from all over the world that can be seen in musuems all over the world. Every body wants to see something old that has some history to it. If you love your artefacts I suggest you visit the many internet sites and do your research there are many artefacts that you will discover.