Why are archaeologists concerned about the future of artifact curation?
A) Some curation facilities cannot afford to meet federal guidelines, and so archaeological collections are being kept in substandard conditions.
B) Some curation facilities have shut their doors because they no longer have room for any more archaeological collections
C) Some curation facilities are so strained to catch up on inventories that they cannot afford the time to loan materials to researchers, contradicting the very purpose of the repository.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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All of the choices provided highlight significant concerns that archaeologists have regarding the future of artifact curation. These include financial constraints preventing facilities from meeting federal guidelines, space limitations leading to closures, and the inability to loan materials to researchers due to backlogs in inventory.

Why Are Archaeologists Concerned About the Future of Artifact Curation