On seeing the great archaeological finds at Taxila, in Punjab, 'This place ought never to have been dug up.' (Ziegler, King Edward VIII, 140)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edward VIII suggests that excavating the archaeological site at Taxila was a mistake, implying it should remain undisturbed.
- In plain terms
- He thinks the ancient site should not have been dug up.
- What can you take from it?
- Preserve historical sites rather than disrupting them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should historical sites be left alone?
- What are the costs of excavation?
Another view
This is a subjective opinion on archaeological ethics.
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