What could these objects have been used for that were found in an archialogical dig ?

Question

There were 2 hard objects covered with paper , one had

hundreds of slices with drawings of maps, pictures, and writing, and the other one had hundreds of slices with numbers and writing on them. I can't imagine what these would have been for - they were found near a brick like patio, with a couple small box like containers with a spout that had a strong odor, and a ring with some pieces of metal attached with sharp edges. Any ideas about what the containers with the slices of numbers & writing would have been for at all, does anybody ? WE weren't told anything about what kind of 'slices' these were, but that was the word used ? Any guesses ? Please .

Answer 1

I would guess that they were a way of keeping records of how long it may of took to get to one place or the other along with maps of how to get there.  it may be a way of keeping a ancient journal of travels of there life.  It could be a recored of hunting grounds or sacred places of ancestory..  a map,

Answer 2

Any way you can give a link to a drawing or picture of these objects?  On one hand, it sounds like some pieces of paper mache - that would explain the numbers and writing, and if they were torn into strips it would explain the slices... other than that, it could be old pipes or something that needed insulation... many old houses used newspaper as insulation - someone perhaps could have been trying to insulate something or wrap it in paper to protect in while burying it... unless it is waxed or oiled, paper usually doesn't last long though... a small container with a spout could be anything from a type of container for an oil or weed / bug killer... any harsh chemical really... the ring and sharp metal - I have no idea... it could be that these were parts to an engine or something... sharp bits could have been from something else... often it takes looking at a larger picture, before the details come into full view.  Seeing these or having more detail would be the best way.  I know it's not that much help, but it's something to think on... good luck.

Answer 3

An atlas, a phonebook, perfume or cologne bottles and a key ring with keys?  I dunno, is this an assignment?