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"These are completely different cultures, and they developed in a different space and time," said Jose Huchim, an archaeologist and Mayan expert with Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History.

Even Mormon archaeologists say it will take decades of digging for artifacts before the Book of Mormon can be proved or disproved.

"I just see the tours as entertaining, and I try not to get upset that people are wasting their money doing foolish things," said John Clark, director of the New World Archaeological Foundation at Brigham Young University, which is owned by the church.

But whether the archaeological evidence backs up the Book of Mormon is irrelevant, said tour participant Dawn Frenetti, 28, of Milpitas, Calif. Just seeing such sites is inspiring, she said.
"It definitely helps me stay interested in learning more about the Book of Mormon," she said. "But, as far as confirming my faith, my faith has always been there."

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"I just see the tours as entertaining, and I try not to get upset that people are wasting their money doing foolish things," said John Clark, director of the New World Archaeological Foundation at Brigham Young University, which is owned by the church.

Even Mormon archaeologists say it will take decades of digging for artifacts before the Book of Mormon can be proved or disproved.
"I just see the tours as entertaining, and I try not to get upset that people are wasting their money...