In ages past, so long ago
When ancient people lived and roamed
They built up settlements so grand
And left artifacts to help us understand

Archaeologists explore and seek
To find evidence of what they seek
With complex tools and lots of care
They uncover treasures, rare and fair

They find the remnants of a siege
And wonders that make us intrigued
The resourceful ways they used their land
Show us all how they took a stand

A sanctuary for those in need
A place of peace to plant a seed
They built a world so long ago
That still contributes to what we know

So let us marvel at their work
And all the knowledge they did unearth
The ancient world we can construct
With lessons learned from those who once stuck.

Reflections

1. What do you think it would be like to be an archaeologist, exploring ancient ruins and artifacts?
2. Why do you think it's important to learn about ancient civilizations and settlements?
3. What evidence did the archaeologists find that showed the resourceful ways of the people who once lived in the settlement?
4. What do you think it means to build a sanctuary or a place of peace, like the ancient people did?
5. What can we learn from the past to help us build a better future?