artefact
noun/ˈɑrtɪfækt/
Frequency rank: #17,063 most common English word
Meaning
An object made or shaped by human hands, especially one of historical or cultural interest.
Example sentence
The museum displayed artefact from ancient Egypt, including pottery and carved stone figures.
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