👀 7 Beacon Types

📌 Beacons in this Quest

You’re not just spotting history—you’re adding to it. Throughout the quest, you’ll be prompted to create Beacons. Each type gives you a different lens on the past. Here’s the breakdown:

Historical Marker

Permanent sign placed at locations of historical significance to commemorate events, people, or places that shaped history | Examples: Plaques, roadside markers, interpretive panels | +35XP

3 beacons

Monument

Three-dimensional structure commemorating significant events, individuals, or heritage as symbols of collective memory | Examples: War memorials, statues, obelisks | +35XP

3 beacons

Historical Figure

Individual whose actions, leadership, or contributions shaped history at local, regional, or national levels | Examples: Founders, activists, inventors, leaders | +50XP

0 beacons

Historical Document

Written, printed, or recorded material providing direct evidence of historical events, laws, or cultural practices | Examples: Letters, treaties, diaries, maps | +35XP

1 place

Historical Artifact

Physical object created, used, or modified by people serving as tangible evidence of historical events, cultures, or daily life | Examples: Tools, clothing, pottery, coins, weapons | +35XP

1 place

Historical Art

Visual representation of historical events, figures, or themes created to document, interpret, or commemorate the past | Examples: Paintings, murals, sculptures depicting history | +35XP

0 beacons

Historical Photo

Photograph capturing moments in history, offering visual record of people, places, events, and daily life from the past | Examples: Class photo, street scene, parade, protest | +25XP

1 place
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