árukat

árukat is a term used to refer to objects produced or used by humans, often within contexts of archaeology, ethnography, and material culture. In some languages it functions as a generic plural for artefacts, tools, or goods that carry historical, cultural, or practical significance.

Etymology and usage vary by language. In different linguistic traditions the word may be a direct plural form of a base noun meaning “goods” or “objects,” while in others it designates artefacts specifically recovered from a site or collection. The precise scope is dependent on the field and language.

In archaeology and related disciplines, arukat are items that illuminate aspects of daily life, technology, craft, trade, or ritual within past societies. Researchers classify arukat by material, function, and cultural origin, and they often appear in inventories, typologies, and catalogues for study and comparison.

contemporary museum and heritage contexts, arukat may also refer to items in collections that represent a society’s material culture. The term thus bridges everyday objects and culturally significant artifacts, highlighting the tangible record of human activity across time. See also artefact, material culture.