The context of an artifact is important for archaeological research because __________
A. it can reveal valuable information about the artifact's use, age, and relationship to other artifacts and features
B. it is the only evidence that speaks to nonmaterial aspects of culture
C. artifacts are too large to be removed
D. objects cannot be preserved if they are taken out of their archaeological context
Answer: A
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