Archaeologists have discovered a series of ancient burial sites near the coastal village of Thebes, Egypt, which they believe may contain the remains of the legendary queen Nefertiti and her consort Akhenaten, dating back to around 1330 B.C. Their hypothesis is supported by the site's closeness to Luxor and the unearthing of a fragmentary mask exhibiting a distinctive elongated face characteristic of Akhenaten. Furthermore, _______________.

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a statue depicting two figures in a loving pose, likely representing the royal couple, was unearthed near the mask and dated to 1350 B.C.

it has been confirmed that Nefertiti and Akhenaten were not interred in the Valley of the Kings, which is the most renowned burial site in Egypt.

additional pieces of the mask found in a distant location in Cairo align perfectly with the fragment from Thebes, creating a nearly complete representation of Akhenaten.

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Nefertiti is the only Egyptian queen known to have had the elongated facial features depicted in the mask, which accurately reflect the buried individual's appearance.

ancient coins featuring a woman's image, possibly Nefertiti's, were found scattered around the mask.

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To determine the most relevant supporting statement for the archaeologists' belief that the tombs belong to Nefertiti and Akhenaten, we analyze the options. The key evidence is the fragmentary mask showing features of Akhenaten. The strongest supporting evidence is option 3, which states that additional…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.

Common trap

Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.