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My neighbor's backyard artifact find got me thinking

Last week, my neighbor showed me an old coin he dug up while gardening. It made me realize that regular folks can uncover important bits of history too. I actually think amateur discoveries should get more credit in archaeology. Professionals often dismiss them, but they can lead to bigger finds. I'd love to hear if others have had similar experiences or disagree.
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bell.alice
bell.alice5d agoMost Upvoted
Their mess can prevent proper context for future study too.
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blake_williams
See how amateurs mess up dig sites.
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