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scent is tightly interwoven with our daily lives, often evoking significant memories and important social events. this connection is of growing interest to archaeologists who hope to use it to better understand ancient ritual, trade, social hierarchies, and medicine. although the speed at which organic molecules dissipate makes identifying ancient scents challenging, advancements in biomolecular technologies show promise in unlocking ancient aromas from preserved artifacts. archaeological studies making use of these advancements may provide new insights into past societies.

according to the text, what is one reason some archaeologists are interested in recovering scents from ancient artifacts?

choose 1 answer:

a they are investigating whether peoples sense of smell has declined in recent centuries.

b they believe the scents could illuminate important aspects of ancient life.

c they hope to develop new medicines using ancient scent molecules.

d they think that ancient scents would be enjoyable to people today.

Explanation:

The text mentions archaeologists hope scents from artifacts can give insights into past societies. Option B aligns as it says scents could illuminate aspects of ancient life.

Answer:

B. They believe the scents could illuminate important aspects of ancient life.