Brass scale arm

Curved brass arm with ring attachment, ca. 1618-1650

Mysteries

In archaeology, a question as simple as "What is this?" can prove difficult to answer. Artifacts do not speak for themselves, so archaeologists typically consider context, theories, parallel findings, and a number of other resources to make an educated guess. Here we present a few continuing mysteries: Do these artifacts, features, and clues reveal any new interpretations to you?