Question

Why were the important records preserved

Answer 1

the important record should be preserved because there is a lot of of chances that it may be forgotten or losted somewhere. the idea of preseving these record is more helpful because it allow us to see in the past and on the basis of it , can be made the future decision.

i hope this answer have satisfied you

Answer 2

According to me they were stored so that a new study of these texts could form the base development in future.

And also they could tell the different ideas of various religions.