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  But isn’t it morally wrong in any instance to dig up a dead person when it isn’t necessary, just as a form of respect? Like if we dug up a random person today and then put their body on display that would be wrong, even if they are dead
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  There is endless education to be had, from diet to how people died, what medical procedures were done at the time, what diseases, etc., etc.
  Also, in the case of something like Egyptian tombs, esp the ones of the wealthier or more famous -- looters have been looking for and looting those for centuries. 
  Isn't it better to find, excavate, and treat respectfully than leave or replace and have stuff looted? >
  
  Looting! I didn’t even think of that. Excellent point. I think that’s definitely changed a lot of my perspective. Because even if I disagree with the general concept, it would probably happen inevitably with how greedy people are ∆ !! >
  
  Why should we care about their past wants at all? They are dead, they no longer have wants.