21.   But such happy endings are rare, and archaeologists say that millions of dollars worth of stolen artifacts are bought annually by unwitting private dealers and museums.

22.   But the most impressive ones, archaeologists say, are three sharp instruments.

23.   But they were not warriors, the archaeologist said, because no weapons were buried with them.

24.   For the most part, however, American archaeologists said they were taking a wait-and-see approach.

25.   However, archaeologists say historical records, written from a specific point of view, often have been inaccurate or incomplete.

26.   In any case, other archaeologists said, the findings could be significant.

27.   Like many hunter-gatherer societies, archaeologists say, these cave dwellers may have made some of these tools for exchange in long-distance trading.

28.   Mostly, however, American archaeologists said they were taking a wait-and-see approach.

29.   One government-paid archaeologist says, however, that the coins, cannon balls and wooden timbers already excavated are convincing.

30.   Other archaeologists said it was probably a stretch to infer that the society was headed by someone as powerful as a king.