Your friend Ashanti thinks it is incredible that works of art have survived from prehistoric and ancient times. She asks you how it is even possible to see works of art from so long ago. How would you explain to Ashanti how these works of art have survived for such a long time?

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Responses

The climate was different; there was no risk of disastrous weather to ruin the pieces.
The climate was different; there was no risk of disastrous weather to ruin the pieces.

The artwork was made of stone, metal, and gems, which were very durable.
The artwork was made of stone, metal, and gems, which were very durable.

The prehistoric and ancient civilizations housed their artwork in protected areas so it would last longer.
The prehistoric and ancient civilizations housed their artwork in protected areas so it would last longer.

The art was held in areas of the world that were free from war, so very few pieces were destroyed in battles.

The artwork was made of stone, metal, and gems, which were very durable.