Indian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Port City
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Pre-Reading Questions
What comes to mind when you think of archeology?
How do most archeologists do their work?
Do you think archeologists might want to work underwater?
What ancient treasures might they find?
Would you like to be an undersea archeologist? Why or why not?
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Indian archaeologists have found what they believe are undersea “stone structures” This is an excerpt. For full article, click here. Source: abc.net.au |
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With your tutor, you may wish to discuss the following: 1. What makes this discovery most interesting to you? 2. How should the Archeological Society of India approach this project to preserve its ancient treasures? 3. Why was this undersea city not discovered by explorers before now? 4. If it were not for the tsunami, how long do you think it would have taken to find these ruins? 5. Do you believe there are other, yet undiscovered, ruins of ancient cities in the world? If so, where? |
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