The Influence Of An Artifact

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As more and more evidence surfaces, more artifacts are being dug up. Most people believe that artifacts should not be dug up. Why? You might ask. A lot of people are started to fight against the relocation of artifacts, (ex) If an artifact was found in Rome, and it was taken to a U.S Museum. This would first of all, defeat the main purpose of traveling, to see the artifacts that belong to the country/state. In other words artifacts look more natural in its original place, instead of a Museum. Sure, more people will get to look at the artifact and maybe learn more about it, but the point of seeing an artifact is to go the specific place it is located and embrace the background; land around it, engulfing the object, hence making it easier to

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