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Why should archaeological collections be kept together?

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Why should archaeological collections be kept together?

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For several important reasons: Because artifacts are normally part of assemblages and alone are frequently meaningless; Because artifacts are always different from many points of view; Because the study of assemblages of artifacts is always evolving; Because as technology evolves artifacts can yield more information if tested with new techniques; And because there is no need to sell them.