The definition of "historic" depends on where you are. In the U.S. and Australia, which both have relatively short recorded histories, anything over 150 years old is museum-worthy. In places like Europe or East Asia, which have narratives that date back millennia instead of centuries, 150-year-old artifacts are largely ignored.
However, truly ancient items can be seen throughout the world, even in places with short recorded histories. These artifacts allow people to come face-to-face with the past and to have a tangible experience that history books and PBS documentaries cannot provide. Here are 10 ancient artifacts that you can see for yourself.