Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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Why do archaeologists record features with plans and photos?

To create a permanent record.

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  1. To avoid writing reports
  2. To create a permanent record ✔
  3. To decorate the office

Why: Records preserve information about archaeology that excavation destroys.

Huh, didn't know that: Records preserve information about archaeology that excavation destroys.

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Answer: To create a permanent record. Records preserve information about archaeology that excavation destroys.

  1. Archaeology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology
    All this information serves as a permanent record
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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