Question

Say an archaeologist has found some new evidence that invalidates some earlier claims. What would the archaeologist do?

• A. Cover up the whole thing because it contradicts with the earlier claims
• B. Checks if it contradicts with the current political climate of the country
• C. Checks if the representatives are comfortable with the narrative
• D. Verifies his claims and presents in appropriate forums and eventually gets the existing version updated

Answer 1

The correct option is D Verifies his claims and presents in appropriate forums and eventually gets the existing version updated

With the advent of more advanced technology and new techniques of analysis, new sources and new information come to light, which might prove that a previously known historical fact is wrong. Then, history has to be rewritten accordingly. So, the archaeologist shall just verify his claims and present in research forums.