Which of the Following Is a Justification for Conducting Archaeological

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a justification for conducting archaeological excavation?

• A) to determine that all the 2,000 year old sites that exist were laid down 2.000 years ago.
• B) most professional attitudes toward excavations have remained the same for over two centuries.
• C) most information cannot be provided through site survey
• D) excavation is not destructive
• E) data is needed about specific important questions or sites are threatened with destruction

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