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To: Cary Salsberg who wrote (70263)	5/7/2003 1:57:33 PM
From: Sun Tzu	Read Replies (1) of 70976

Interesting perspective. I suppose one can always counter that future generations may have research in mind that has not been done yet. Because the Baghdad museum had artifacts that went back to the dawn of civilization, they serve as a reference point in all respects. For example it is not just the artistic expression that is important, nor even the anthropological references to gods and what not. Studying the material these artifacts are made of also serves as a reference point for industrial development. But you do make a good point. I would say that museums which are hard pressed for cash, should consider recreating the artifacts and selling the originals if they can use the money to do research which will further the human knowledge in their area. ST

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