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    The document discusses analyzing the contents of an archaeological midden, or trash heap, to draw conclusions about the lifestyle and values of the people who created it. It prompts the reader to consider whether the midden contains mostly essential or luxury items, why items were discarded instead of reused, how the contents characterize the people's lifestyle, and other potential conclusions about their priorities and activities. The reader is also asked to compare the midden waste to their own household waste.

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    The document discusses analyzing the contents of an archaeological midden, or trash heap, to draw conclusions about the lifestyle and values of the people who created it. It prompts the reader to consider whether the midden contains mostly essential or luxury items, why items were discarded instead of reused, how the contents characterize the people's lifestyle, and other potential conclusions about their priorities and activities. The reader is also asked to compare the midden waste to their own household waste.

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    The document discusses analyzing the contents of an archaeological midden, or trash heap, to draw conclusions about the lifestyle and values of the people who created it. It prompts the reader to consider whether the midden contains mostly essential or luxury items, why items were discarded instead of reused, how the contents characterize the people's lifestyle, and other potential conclusions about their priorities and activities. The reader is also asked to compare the midden waste to their own household waste.

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    Name: Block: Friday, February 24, 2023

    Name: Block: Friday, February 24, 2023

    2. Are the contents of the midden mostly essential items or are


    they mostly luxuries?

    3. Why do you think these items were discarded in the midden


    instead of being reused inside the house?

    4. Based on the contents of the midden, how might you


    characterize the lifestyle of the people who created it?

    Luxuries Necessities 5. What other conclusions could be drawn about these people?
    (For example: What was important to them, or how did they spend
    their time?)

    6. How does the waste from the midden compare to the waste
    produced by your own household?

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