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Urban Archaeology by zer0gee

May 7th, 2008 2:04 PM

INSTRUCTIONS: Go on an urban Archaeological dig.

I undertook this task in the dark of night, so as not to arouse the suspicions of the natives, who would most likely not appreciate artifacts being removed from their resting places. I suspected that this site was rich in relics, and even began to find them underfoot immediately upon approaching the area. I crossed the bridge over the river, and saw the city in the distance, in all its glory. On the other side of the bridge was the temple, where many artifacts are produced by skilled laborers - I passed this by for the time being, in search of less-traveled paths.

Turning down such a path, I followed a barrier for about half a mile. There were many, many items buried in the soil that seeped from beneath the wall of steel and mesh, though the wall itself prevented me from seeing what lay beyond it. I was crouched low most of this time, and had my vision focused there, at the base of the barrier, so intently that when I reached its terminus and stood up to stretch, I had no idea that I'd stumbled upon a veritable treasure hoard! It must have been a royal burial ground, to have so many riches gathered together. I am a hunter, a scavenger, but I am not in the habit of defiling such a place - I documented its beauty and respectfully moved on. Returning to the temple, I watched in awe as the artisans there plied their craft in fire and molten metal.

Back in my workroom, I carefully removed the loose earth from each specimen and laid the choicest pieces out for inspection. Like a paleontologist does with fossils, I knew I must use all my knowledge and skill to fit the pieces of metal together as they were in ancient times. I discovered that I'd found both the simple amulets of the peasantry and the elaborate ornaments of the ruling class. I submit them in their complete forms here, hanging in the gallery of my museum, for your viewing pleasure.

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chancellor's ornament
peasant's amulet
lieutenant's ornament
peasant's amulet
young prince's ornament
queen's ornament
scholar's ornament
ring
folded steel bar with four holes
wavy steel plate with hole
washer
rubber washer
bridge
city in the distance
temple
through the temple window
half-mile barricade
burial ground
burial ground
amazing
the royal crest
inside the temple
eruption
conflagration
tools of the trade
a bountiful harvest
careful cleaning
a selection of the finest pieces
chancellor's necklace completed
peasant's amulet completed
lieutenant's necklace completed
lieutenant's necklace second view
peasant's amulet completed
young prince's necklace completed
queen's necklace completed
scholar's necklace completed
ring

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posted by help im a bear on May 7th, 2008 2:08 PM

beautiful!!

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posted by Myrna Minx on May 7th, 2008 2:40 PM

me wantee to wear.

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posted by Ink Tea on May 7th, 2008 3:02 PM

So fabulously steampunk.

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posted by Sparrows Fall on May 7th, 2008 3:34 PM

I love the library card divider! Scholar jewelry ftw!

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posted by teh Lolbrarian on May 7th, 2008 3:41 PM

The Lolbrarian also approves.

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posted by Dela Dejavoo on May 7th, 2008 3:41 PM

possibly the sexiest completion i have seen.
also, i am in love with the photo called eruption. i want it hanging on my wall.

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posted by teucer on May 7th, 2008 4:38 PM

Yeah that one's pretty awesome.

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posted by The Animus on May 7th, 2008 9:59 PM

I third that. Happen to have a bigger resolution?

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posted by Jellybean of Thark on May 7th, 2008 5:29 PM

Whoa! What th-

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Sorry, my words kinda broke.
posted by Jellybean of Thark on May 7th, 2008 5:31 PM

Yeah, this is beautiful.

I actually have a soft spot for found bits of scrap metal, especially wavy ones with holes in them. I like to pick them up and drop them on the sidewalk.

The first thing I thought when I saw that photo was that it would probably make a satisfying clang.

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posted by meredithian on May 8th, 2008 7:00 AM

yeah, i often wear a 5/16" hose clamp as a pinkie ring. these were my people! great completion!

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posted by Julian Muffinbot on May 8th, 2008 8:35 AM

if these were your people, did zer0gee violate any burial customs in unearthing your artifacts?

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posted by Sparrows Fall on May 8th, 2008 8:40 AM

And if she buried them again, would it be reverse archaeology?

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posted by meredithian on May 9th, 2008 9:07 PM

we have avenging spirits for that. they come in the form of iron filing slivers. ouch! i think zerogee has done us proud, though.

bury my people! again! ha!

uh... i'm still alive, though, in case you're getting any ideas. not dead yet!

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posted by Sparrows Fall on May 9th, 2008 9:14 PM

Hm.