Uncovering History through Sherds: The Significance of Pottery Fragments in Archaeology

A sherd is a fragment of a pot or other vessel that has been broken or damaged and discarded. The term is often used in archaeology to describe pieces of pottery that have been found at excavation sites. These fragments can provide valuable information about the history and culture of the people who made and used the pottery, such as the techniques they used to make the pottery, the materials they used, and the designs they created.

The word "sherd" comes from the Old English word "scerd," which means "a piece or fragment." It is often used in place of the more formal term "potsherd" to describe these fragments.

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