Reflecting on a curator's mistake that clouded an ancient city's fate

I read about how mislabeling artifacts from a dig site confused researchers for decades. Now the true purpose of those ruins is still debated. It shows how one error can create a lasting mystery.

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camerong397mo ago

I once saw a museum display get the era wrong on a fossil, and it threw off the whole exhibit.

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laura_mitchell607mo ago

Ugh, always tell a staff member right away.

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lindab737mo ago

Oh dear, that must have been so disappointing to see. It really does shake your trust when a museum makes an error like that. I agree with laura_mitchell60 about telling a staff member, but it's a pity it wasn't caught sooner. Something that basic being wrong can confuse visitors for a long time. I feel for you, it would have bothered me too.

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