Broken pottery, often called sherds or shards, refers to fragments of fired clay vessels. Archaeologists use these durable pieces to date ancient sites and reconstruct past cultures, while artists repurpose them in mosaic art or jewelry. Collectors and historians benefit from studying pottery shards, which reveal trade routes, daily life, and technological advancements of lost civilizations.
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