Seeing a tomb opened live on TV changed my view on archaeology

I watched a documentary where they unsealed an Egyptian tomb for the cameras. Everyone was cheering, but I felt it was wrong. Most folks think finding new stuff is always good, but I believe some sites should stay shut. We might learn more by studying what's on the surface first. It just seems like respect for the past is getting lost in the rush to discover.

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henry_morgan2h ago

That "respect for the past" line got me donating to groups that do scans before any digging.

taylor.betty6h ago

My one attempt at backyard archaeology just unearthed a soda can and my own shame.