| A | B |
|---|
| archaeologists | scientists who study the people and customs of ancient times |
| expedition | a journey for a specific purpose |
| pyramids | huge ancient stone buildings in Egypt |
| evident | easy to see and understand |
| artifacts | products of human skills |
| civilization | group of people who lived during a certain time and place |
| chambers | rooms |
| historic | famous or important in history |
| tombs | places to be buried |
| investigate | to examine closely |
| driftwood | wood that is floating or washed ashore |
| galleon | a tall, large ship |
| handhold | something to grab or support |
| mainmast | pole holding the ship'a mainsail |
| blacksmith | someone who works with metal |
| descent | a downward movement |
| crevice | narrow crack or opening |
| debris | scattered remains or pieces of rubbish |
| barnacles | small, round sea animals that attach themselves to ships |
| spiny | having sharp points |
