2007-05-21 10:55:58 · 12 answers · asked by twopewsback 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
More than one good answer here, I have to put it up for vote.
2007-05-23 13:46:04 · update #1
The Rosetta Stone. And the most significant.
2007-05-21 11:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Still reading 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What 'would be' or what 'is'? Are you asking about an existing artifact? Or one that, if it were found, would be the most famous?
I think the Shroud of Turin is a pretty famous artifact, many know of it. Or Tut's tomb also
2007-05-21 11:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by FIGJAM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An artifact being something man-made rather than a fossil, I would have to say the Cross of Christ which is central to quite a bit of human history both positive and negative.
Even were all relics proved to be fake and that cross is no longer extant the image and effects are indelibly writ on/in history.
2007-05-21 11:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by Fr. Al 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Antikythera mechanism. The oldest known analog computer, dated to about 150-100 BC.
2007-05-21 11:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Erik Van Thienen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion it would have to be the Holy Grail.
It represents so many tangible and intangible rewards, it is something that provokes such a wide range of emotions and actions. And virtually all religions and schools of thought have there own version of the it.
2007-05-22 07:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by calledcold 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Hope Diamond
2007-05-21 11:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by Moon Maiden 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ark of the Covenant. Way out--actual proof of alien life on Earth
2007-05-21 11:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by SgtMoto 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Noah's Ark. It would provide physical proof of biblical scripture.
2007-05-21 11:25:45 · answer #8 · answered by DANIEL F 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Stone Henge, bones of "Lucy" the first humanoid.
2007-05-21 11:04:42 · answer #9 · answered by Luch d 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The constitution
2007-05-21 11:03:03 · answer #10 · answered by cole9401 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋