Journal articles: 'Heritage and archaeology'

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Kristiansen, Kristian. "Between Rationalism and Romanticism - Archaeological Heritage Management in the 1990s." Current Swedish Archaeology 6, no. 1 (June 10, 2021): 115–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.37718/csa.1998.09.

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In this article it is argued that "heritage" both as a theoretical concept and a practice, is central to defining archaeology's role in society. Greater critical attention should therefore be given to this arena of archaeological practice on the part of theoretical archaeology and the heritage administration itself. Since archaeological heritage management is situated between interests in the present, these have to be defined as a first step. Three basic concepts and their role in shaping the development of archaeological heritage management are briefly analysed: the cultural environment, the cultural biography and cultural identity. It is argued that they are part of a development towards a more holistic perception and ideological use of the cultural heritage. This invites political manipulation. To avoid this, certain universal objectives in combination with ethical guidelines are suggested.

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Finlayson, Bill, and Samantha Dennis. "Landscape, Archaeology and Heritage." Levant 34, no. 1 (January 2002): 219–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/lev.2002.34.1.219.

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Smith, Laurajane. "Heritage management as postprocessual archaeology?" Antiquity 68, no. 259 (June 1994): 300–309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0003598x00046603.

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The postmodern, or ‘postprocessual’, tendency in contemporary archaeology pays much attention in its rhetoric to that wider public, that wider constituency whose views of the past may not match much or at all with the academics. What happens when the realities of archaeology in the real world meet with those of postmodern theory?

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Clark, Laura Kelly, Tyler B. Smith, and Samantha R. Seals. "Participatory Evaluation of Cultural Heritage Based Programming to Empower Communities: A Quantitative Analysis." AP: Online Journal in Public Archaeology 9, no. 1 (May 21, 2020): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.23914/ap.v9i1.233.

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A survey conducted at six Florida regions examines participants’ perceptions of public archaeology outreach programs on cultural heritage preservation. The findings for participants’ perceptions showed that the Florida Public Archaeology Network is reaching the organizational goal in creating appreciation and awareness for cultural heritage. Statistical analysis demonstrated a correlation between the programs being educational and changing participants’ perceptions in archaeology, and participants’ perceptions being changed and creating a love for cultural heritage and archaeology. These responses will information how public archaeology programs are impacting Florida’s cultural heritage through citizen science programs focused on preserving the past.

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Kajda, Kornelia, Amala Marx, Holly Wright, Julian Richards, Arkadiusz Marciniak, Kai Salas Rossenbach, Michal Pawleta, et al. "Archaeology, Heritage, and Social Value: Public Perspectives on European Archaeology." European Journal of Archaeology 21, no. 1 (May 9, 2017): 96–117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/eaa.2017.19.

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This article presents the key results of a major survey carried out by the NEARCH project on the public perception of archaeology and heritage across Europe. The analysis focuses on three main points of significance for contemporary archaeological practice. The first is the image of archaeology and its definition in the perception of the general public. The second concerns the values that archaeology represents for the public. The third focuses on the social expectations placed on archaeologists and archaeology. The NEARCH survey clearly indicates that there is a significant public expectation by Europeans that archaeology should work comprehensively across a broad range of areas, and that cultural heritage management in general needs to engage more with different archaeological and heritage groups.

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Ion, Alexandra. "Archaeology, Heritage and Civil Engagement." AP: Online Journal in Public Archaeology 5 (January 7, 2017): 163. http://dx.doi.org/10.23914/ap.v5i0.71.

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Willems, Willem J. H., and Douglas Comer. "Africa, Archaeology, and World Heritage." Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites 13, no. 2-3 (July 2011): 160–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/175355211x13179154166033.

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di Lernia, Savino. "Cultural heritage: Save Libyan archaeology." Nature 517, no. 7536 (January 2015): 547–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/517547a.

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Lawler, A. "ARCHAEOLOGY: Preserving Iraq's Battered Heritage." Science 321, no. 5885 (July 4, 2008): 28–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.321.5885.28.

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Hutchings, Richard M., and Marina La Salle. "Archaeology as State Heritage Crime." Archaeologies 13, no. 1 (March 18, 2017): 66–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11759-017-9308-8.

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Clark, Bonnie J. "Collaborative Archaeology as Heritage Process." Archaeologies 15, no. 3 (September 14, 2019): 466–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11759-019-09375-6.

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Afkhami, Behrouz. "Interpretive approach to applied archaeology and its status in Iran." Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development 7, no. 1 (February 6, 2017): 57–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-08-2015-0029.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an approach to applied archaeology and interpretive methods for Iranian traditional archaeology. Applied archaeology is based on a holistic approach providing rational approaches in the field of cultural heritage preservation and sustainable use of the potential of cultural heritage with the participation of the people. This paper aims to create social good standing archaeology knowledge with respect to Iranian archaeology experts. Design/methodology/approach In this survey study, data collection was accomplished using a questionnaire. The sample consists of professors, PhD students, post-graduate fellows, and educated experts of the Iranian Tourism, Handicrafts and Cultural Heritage Organization. Findings Applied archaeology as a provider of situations, positions and employment opportunities for archaeologists has not been considered seriously in the Iranian archaeological education. Traditional education emphasizes the cultural history and field techniques; hence it does not consist of critical areas of heritage codes, protection and budget management, business skill and the most important, interpretation and consequently sustainable development. Iranian archaeologists agree with the findings of the applied archaeology. Evaluation of their opinions reveals that they agree with all applied archaeology items of the questionnaire. Originality/value As an approach, applied archaeology can be proactive and improve the status of archaeology in the Iranian field of cultural heritage, and representations of outputs such as site-museum and sustainable use of them which ultimately fulfil social, economic and even political-identity purposes, then applied archaeology can be a constructive element in archaeology and prevent vandalism and looting in cultural heritage.

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Chapagain, Neel Kamal. "Public Archaeology in Nepal: Now and in the next 10 years." AP: Online Journal in Public Archaeology 10 (March 21, 2021): 73. http://dx.doi.org/10.23914/ap.v10i0.297.

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In Nepal – and perhaps true in other South Asian countries as well, the term ‘public archaeology’ is not very frequently used among heritage professionals. Though it exists in limited use, largely the heritage practice including archaeology in Nepal is experts or authority driven. Perhaps the primary reason for this is the lack of a critical mass of archaeologists and broader heritage practitioners as well as a general lack of awareness among the public. There are disciplinary crisis situations prevalent across heritage related studies and practice areas in Nepal. However, with the increasing landscape of academic programmes and professional awareness among younger generations, we can be hopeful. Hence, I would expect that we will be able to create sufficient interests among students and younger professionals towards archaeology and heritage.

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Gabriel, Festo Wachawaseme. "Communicating Cultural Heritage Resources to the Public: Experiences from the Makonde of Mtwara Region, Tanzania." AP: Online Journal in Public Archaeology 8, no. 1 (April 5, 2019): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.23914/ap.v8i1.220.

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Communicating cultural heritage to the public has gained popularity in many African countries and the world at large. However,little efforts have been done to promote the practice of public archaeology in Tanzania. The main reason is the dominance of conventional archaeology which is mainly meant for academic consumption. In this kind of practice, the participation of local communities has been passive. This paper explores local communities’ understanding of cultural heritage resources focusing on local communities in the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. The results of this study reveal that little effort has been made by archaeologists and cultural heritage professionals to create awareness among local communities on matters related to archaeology and cultural heritage resources. Apart from discussing the state of local communities’ awareness on archaeology and cultural heritage resources, the paper also discusses the importance of communicating cultural heritage resources to the general public and the need to engage local communities in the conservation and preservation of cultural heritage resources.

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Högberg, Anders. "To renegotiate heritage and citizenship beyond essentialism." Archaeological Dialogues 23, no. 1 (May 20, 2016): 39–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1380203816000076.

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AbstractThe heritage sector all through Europe and beyond is historically linked to the task of providing nations with glorious myths of origin within a metaphysical framework of essentialism. This is now shifting. With ambitions to pluralize the past, archaeology and the heritage sector are transforming within the nation state. Heritage in present-day societies has increasingly come to serve citizens with a range of cultural identities to chose from. But what is actually new in the way archaeology and the heritage sector address issues of heritage and citizenship? This text discusses how the heritage sector tends to renegotiate the essentialism of the nation state in theory, but at the same time maintain essentialism as the driving force in professional practices and interpretative frameworks. I suggest a new way for archaeology to work within another framework than essentialism. This suggestion does not go beyond the nation state, but inspires archaeology to rethink its narratives on how heritage links to citizenship.

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Holley-Kline, Sam, and Sabrina Papazian. "Heritage Trekking: Toward an Integrated Heritage Studies Methodology." Journal of Field Archaeology 45, no. 7 (September 6, 2020): 527–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00934690.2020.1807241.

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Samuels, Kathryn Lafrenz. "Value and significance in archaeology." Archaeological Dialogues 15, no. 1 (June 2008): 71–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1380203808002535.

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AbstractThe concept of value increasingly fills archaeological debates. An examination of how value works within the diverse practices of archaeology (reconstructions of the past, heritage management and self-reflexive critique) provides an integrating factor to these debates. Through a genealogy of value in the management of material heritage, I highlight how ‘significance’ has been institutionalized from contingent forms, and the ‘the past’ rendered an object. Moreover, I follow the translation of these management procedures from the national to the global stage to highlight the emergence of economic significance in international heritage management. Providing an alternative approach to significance, the anthropological work of Weiner and Graeber locates value within practices that manage material heritage. These theories provocatively suggest that archaeological practice and heritage management are one and the same, both capable of producing value. This requires archaeologists to reconsider their discipline, and the contemporary contexts and situated ethical conditions of their work.

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González-Ruibal, Alfredo. "Ethics of Archaeology." Annual Review of Anthropology 47, no. 1 (October 21, 2018): 345–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-anthro-102317-045825.

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Ethics has abandoned its niche status to become a shared concern across archaeology. The appraisal of the sociopolitical context of archaeological practice since the 1980s has forced the discipline to take issue with the expanding array of ethical questions raised by work with living people. Thus, the original foci on the archaeological record, conservation, and scientific standards, which are behind most deontological codes, have been largely transcended and even challenged. In this line, this review emphasizes philosophical and political aspects over practical ones and examines some pressing ethical concerns that are related to archaeology's greater involvement with contemporary communities, political controversies, and social demands; discussion includes ethical responses to the indigenous critique, the benefits and risks of applied archaeology, the responsibilities of archaeologists in conflict and postconflict situations, vernacular digging and collecting practices, development-led archaeology, heritage, and the ethics of things.

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S., ZAPRUDSKY, BELOUSOV R., MILYAEV G., LEONOV A., and RYABTSEVA K. "THE WORK OF THE ARCHEOLOGY SECTOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE PROTECTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE ALTAI REGION IN 2019-2020 (RUSSIA)." Preservation and study of the cultural heritage of the Altai Territory 27 (2021): 25–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.14258/2411-1503.2021.27.04.

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The article considers the main results of the work of the Archaeology Sector of the Department of State Supervision in the Department of State Protection of the Cultural Heritage of the Altai Region, created in 2019. The most important areas of activity of the Archaeology Sector within the framework ofthe transferred federal powers are systematic observation of objects of archaeological heritage, identification of damage because of illegal and unauthorized archaeological work and the implementation of measures for the preservation and protection of archaeological sites. As a result, an external visual inspection and photographic recording of892 objects of the archaeological heritage were conducted. Several facts of damage to objects of archaeological heritage because of illegal archaeological and unauthorized excavation have been established. The article highlights the work of the staff of the Archaeology Sector in the legal and practical sphere of the protection of cultural heritage in 2019-2020. Keywords: sector of archaeology, objects of cultural heritage, settlement, burial mound, cultural layer, ceramic vessel, archaeological items

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Gustafsson, Anders, and Håkan Karlsson. "A Spectre is Haunting Swedish Archaeology – The Spectre of Politics: Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and the Present Political Situation in Sweden." Current Swedish Archaeology 19, no. 1 (June 10, 2021): 11–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.37718/csa.2011.01.

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Today Swedish archaeology and cultural heritage management are embraced by the xenophobic party Sweden Democrats. This is a problematic situation, and once again it is therefore time to discuss the rela tionship between archaeology, cultural heritage and politics – not as a consequence of theoretical considera tions and standpoints, but against the background of the harsh political reality. The overall aim of this pa per is to contribute to the discussion concerning which strategy, or strategies, Swedish archaeology and cul tural heritage management should adopt as a response to the present political situation and as a defence of a solidaristic and multicultural Swedish society.

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Pawleta, Michał. "Archeologia odpowiedzialna społecznie. Działania z zakresu public i community archaeology w Polsce." Folia Praehistorica Posnaniensia 25 (December 15, 2020): 149–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.14746/fpp.2020.25.08.

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This paper aims to conceptualize the social role of archaeology and archeological heritage in the present. First, it contextualizes the legal and doctrinal background of activities aimed at dissemination of cultural and archaeological heritage and engagement of public in initiatives around that heritage. Next, it describes main forms of outreach activities undertaken by archaeologists in Poland. Further, it presents community-oriented activities and initiatives that go beyond education of the general public about the past and archaeology and strive for engaging local communities in activities centered around archaeology and archaeological heritage. It concludes with a statement that openness of archaeology to society helps to strengthen its current social position, determines its role in the world and attributes social activities of archaeologists with a deeper meaning.

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Revello Lami, Martina. "A Conversation with Elisabeth Niklasson." Ex Novo: Journal of Archaeology 6 (February 11, 2022): 253. http://dx.doi.org/10.32028/vol6isspp253.

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Elisabeth Niklasson is lecturer at the School of Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen. She holds two master’s degrees in Cultural Heritage and Computational Archaeology from Gothenburg University, and a PhD in Archaeology from Stockholm University. She has long been interested in the ethical and political aspects of archaeological heritage, particularly relating to contemporary identity politics. A core part of her research has focused on European heritage policies, studying the influence of European Union (EU) funding schemes on archaeology. She has also reflected critically on the reception of aDNA in archaeology. In recent years, she has expanded her focus to analyse uses of the past by populist and extreme right movements in Europe, making vital contributions to our understanding of heritage in times of political polarization.

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Fowler, Peter. "What price the man-made heritage?" Antiquity 61, no. 233 (November 1987): 409–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0003598x00072951.

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British archaeology and British archaeologists now live in a fast-changing world. There are new administrative agencies and frameworks, major reviews of monument protection (above, this issue) and of university archaeology (last issue), a fundamental shift in the economics of the countryside (current issues passim), and a new mood in which an entrepreneurial ‘heritage industry’ has become conspicuous.In 1986 the Environment Select Committee of the House of Commons investigated historic buildings and ancient monuments. Peter Fowler here reports the attitudes it brought to its study of archaeology and history, and the assessments of their value that it made.

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Barton, L. W. "Heritage Preservation." Current Anthropology 48, no. 3 (June 2007): 347. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/517589.

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Watts Malouchos, Elizabeth, and Carey Champion. "Exploring Heritage Archaeology at Indiana University." Museum Anthropology Review 15, no. 1 (September 13, 2021): 1–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/mar.v15i1.30846.

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This article is an overview of a collaborative Indiana University (IU) Bicentennial Project designed to explore and raise awareness of the cultural heritage on IU’s historic Bloomington campus, protect the university’s archaeological resources, contribute to its teaching and research mission, and enhance documentation and interpretation of its historic house museum. The primary project partners were IU’s Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology and the Wylie House Museum, a unit of IU Libraries. Using state-of-the art remote sensing methods and traditional archaeological excavations, the project sought to locate the buried subterranean greenhouses at the home of first university president, Andrew Wylie. Historical research focused on the position of the Wylies and IU in the development of the city of Bloomington, particularly on the transition from subsistence farming in the mid-19th century to the development of leisurely gardening and floriculture later in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through campus archaeological field school opportunities, internships, talks, exhibits, presentations on campus, and outreach opportunities throughout the university and Bloomington communities, the project contributed to the IU curriculum and promoted a better understanding of IU’s cultural heritage. Importantly, this campus archaeology project provided a unique opportunity to pursue place-based education and experiential learning that connected students, university, and community stakeholders to their local heritage.

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Shnirelman, Viktor Aleksandrovich. "Archaeology, historical heritage and ethical issues." Sibirskie istoricheskie issledovaniya, no. 1 (March 1, 2020): 97–122. http://dx.doi.org/10.17223/2312461x/27/6.

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Arponen, V. P. J., and Artur Ribeiro. "Philosophy, archaeology and the Enlightenment heritage." History of the Human Sciences 31, no. 3 (July 2018): 60–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0952695118757403.

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Cartesian representationalism and the Enlightenment heritage more broadly continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the 21st-century human scientific theory and practice. This introduction to a special section on the topic surveys some aspects of that heritage.

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Campbell, John B. "Planetary Exploration and Archaeology: Heritage Conservation." Highlights of Astronomy 13 (2005): 913–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s153929960001755x.

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Planetary exploration is resulting in the creation of new archaeological sites, material and debris on planets and their moons, and in various orbits round the Earth, Mars, the Sun etc. The main off-Earth bodies with sites so far are the Moon and Mars. Although thousands of archaeological sites on Earth are protected for their heritage value, no sites off-Earth are properly protected as yet. Sites off-Earth need to be ranked for their comparative heritage significance and protocols developed for the conservation and protection of the more significant sites and artifacts, before specimens are collected and returned to Earth in an uncontrolled (from heritage points of view) manner. A new United Nations Space Heritage Treaty is needed, or at least appropriate IAU and WAC (World Archaeological Congress) protocols agreed by the various parties concerned. The UN Outer Space Treaty 1967 is very out of date and a product of the Cold War.

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Robb, John G. "Tourism and legends archaeology of Heritage." Annals of Tourism Research 25, no. 3 (July 1998): 579–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0160-7383(98)00016-4.

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Harrison, Laura K. "A Roadmap to Applied Digital Heritage." Studies in Digital Heritage 3, no. 1 (August 15, 2019): 40–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/sdh.v3i1.27552.

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The recent “digital turn” in archaeology has driven methodological advances and opened new research avenues, with wide ranging impacts at multiple scales. The proliferation of methods such as 3D imaging, remote sensing, laser scanning and photogrammetry has led to the datafication of archaeology [Caraher 2016: 467, Mayer-Schönberger et al. 2013: 73]. This process is most evident in research on digital surveying, data visualization, digital archiving, mapping, and image processing, which prioritize the creation and manipulation of large digital datasets. These research avenues often generate more intellectual traffic than “slow archaeology” routes [Caraher 2016], which adopt a reflexive approach to knowledge production, embrace the inherent complexity of digital datasets, emphasize craft modes of archaeological documentation [Perry 2015], and “highlight the value of small and properly contextualized data” [Kansa 2016: 466]. Confronting the growing tension between big data and slow archaeology will be an iterative process. It will evolve as researchers and other stakeholder groups assess the value of digital approaches to preserving, communicating, and interpreting the past as it relates to the present. This special issue of Studies in Digital Heritage is the outcome of a symposium at the 2018 Society for American Archaeology (SAA) conference in Washington, D.C., entitled “Digital Heritage Technologies, Applications, and Impacts.” The articles within contribute to this dialogue by critically assessing the challenges and successes of recent digital heritage projects in museums, teaching and fieldwork contexts.

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Pearson, Mike. "Australian Heritage Commission." Australian Archaeology 22, no. 1 (June 1, 1986): 160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03122417.1986.12093058.

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Chase, Arlen F., Diane Z. Chase, John M. Morris, Jaime J. Awe, and Adrian S. Z. Chase. "Archaeology and Heritage Management in the Maya Area: History and Practice at Caracol, Belize." Heritage 3, no. 2 (June 11, 2020): 436–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage3020026.

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Archaeology and heritage management in the Maya area have developed differently in the various modern-day countries that make up ancient Mesoamerica. In the country of Belize, heritage management has been conjoined with archaeology since at least the late 1970s. Long-term projects, such as the 1985-to-present archaeological investigations at the ancient ruins that comprise the immense city of Caracol, Belize, demonstrate the evolution of heritage management. This abandoned metropolis has also been the location of concerted stabilization and conservation efforts. Research and heritage management efforts at this urban center have been coordinated and intertwined since the project’s inception. This article contextualizes the long-standing relationships between archaeology and cultural heritage as it has been practiced at Caracol, Belize within the broader field of Maya Studies.

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Barber, Ian. "Is the Truth Down There?: Cultural Heritage Conflict and the Politics of Archaeological Authority." Public History Review 13 (June 2, 2006): 143–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/phrj.v13i0.251.

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The selective pressures and processes of cultural heritage management effectively disinherit some interest groups. Where this occurs in the context of postcolonial or nationalist conflict, the material archaeological record may be referenced to support or reject particular views. The disciplinary assumptions behind the archaeological evidence so produced are not usually contested in judicial contexts. A review of archaeology’s theoretical foundations suggests that this naivety itself may be problematic. A descriptive culture history approach dominated archaeology over the first half of the twentieth century with a strong political appeal to nationalist politics. Subsequently archaeology became concerned with processual explanation and the scientific identification of universal laws of culture, consistent with postwar technological optimism and conformity. A postprocessual archaeology movement from the 1970s has promoted relativism and challenged the singular authority of scientific explanation. Archaeologists caught within this debate disagree over the use of the archaeological record in situations of political conflict. Furthermore, the use of archaeology in the sectarian debate over the Ayodhya birthplace of Rama suggests that the material record of the past can become highly politicized and seemingly irresolvable. Archaeological research is also subject to other blatant and subtle political pressures throughout the world, affecting the nature and interpretation of the record. A system that privileges archaeological information values may be irrelevant also to communities who value and manage their ancestral heritage for customary purposes. Collectively this review of theory and applied knowledge suggests that it is unrealistic to expect that archaeology can authoritatively resolve strident claims and debates about the past. Instead, an important contemporary contribution of archaeology may be its potential to document cultural and historical contradictions and inclusions for the consideration of contemporary groups in conflict.

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Rico, Trinidad. "Negative Heritage: The Place of Conflict in World Heritage." Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites 10, no. 4 (November 2008): 344–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/135050308x12513845914507.

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Almansa-Sánchez, Jaime. "Spaces for Creativity in Mediterranean Archaeological Heritage Management." Advances in Archaeological Practice 8, no. 3 (July 17, 2020): 275–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/aap.2020.21.

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AbstractPublic Archaeology in the Mediterranean Context (#pubarchMED) is a project that focuses on the management of archaeological heritage in the Mediterranean context from the perspective of public archaeology. Ranging from fully public models where preventive archaeology itself is a challenge to mixed models where the outsourcing of this work has been accomplished to a full extent, the variety of solutions is wide and with a common trend: struggle with mitigation and little space for creativity. This article will delve into the range of models that exist in the Mediterranean, exploring the way they approach, first of all, preventive/rescue archaeology, and then, the relationship between archaeology and society in the process. Building on the challenges of an underfunded scheme for an extremely archaeologically rich territory, different solutions have been set in practice—in some cases, under the auspices of competent administrations in the form of public policy—in the endeavor to include public archaeology in the practice, mostly encouraged by professionals as a personal or corporate initiative, and sometimes even consciously avoided. The discussion will offer some ideas for creative mitigation in the different scenarios, built on the comparative study and the broad possibilities to engage stakeholders positively in the process.

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Parga Dans, Eva. "Heritage in danger. The collapse of commercial archaeology in Spain." Archaeological Dialogues 26, no. 2 (December 2019): 111–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1380203819000217.

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AbstractAs in most European countries and elsewhere, Spanish commercial archaeology is a business model based on the theoretical and technical principles of safeguarding heritage that thrived during the 1990s and 2000s. However, nearly half of the Spanish archaeological companies closed by 2014, stressing the drama associated with the redundancy of its workforce in a mere five-year period and the threat to heritage protection and management. The current context of global crisis has impacted this sector, which is on the brink of extinction. This emphasizes the need for a new paradigm of archaeological heritage management in the 21st century. This breakdown calls into question the extent to which archaeology can generate initiatives of sustainable heritage management. By analysing data derived from an empirical study of Spanish archaeological companies between 2009 and 2017, this paper explores the underlying factors behind the collapse of commercial archaeology. In doing so, it contributes to the current global debate about the future possibilities of heritage management in a post-industrial context.

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Pearce, Mark. "European heritage. A view from the periphery." Archaeological Dialogues 15, no. 1 (June 2008): 51–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1380203808002493.

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In this stimulating piece Kristiansen provides a trenchant critique of the provincialism of much European archaeology (though he tends to concentrate his argument on prehistory), but he does not really engage with the question of whether we need an archaeology of Europe until his closing paragraphs. Here his answer is that ‘Europe and its regions [are] a far better and less exclusive frame of reference than the dominant local and national framework’ (p. NN) – i.e. we need an archaeology of Europe not to exclude others but in order to transcend narrow provincialism. Like Kristiansen, I too would like to put off engaging with the question, and start by examining his argument.

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ERNSTEIN, JULIE H. "Marketing Heritage: Archaeology and the Consumption of the Past:Marketing Heritage: Archaeology and the Consumption of the Past." American Anthropologist 108, no. 3 (September 2006): 614. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/aa.2006.108.3.614.

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Diserens Morgan, Kasey, and Richard M. Leventhal. "Maya of the Past, Present, and Future: Heritage, Anthropological Archaeology, and the Study of the Caste War of Yucatan." Heritage 3, no. 2 (June 23, 2020): 511–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage3020030.

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This paper examines the relationship between the past, present, and future of Maya heritage and archaeology. We trace some of the background of Maya archaeology and Maya heritage studies in order to understand the state of the field today. We examine and demonstrate how an integrated and collaborative community heritage project, based in Tihosuco, Quintana Roo, Mexico, has developed and changed over time in reaction to perceptions about heritage and identity within the local community. We also describe the many sub-programs of the Tihosuco Heritage and Community Development Project, showcasing our methods and outcomes, with the aim of presenting this as a model to be used by other anthropologists interested in collaborative heritage practice.

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Pokotylo, David, and Neil Guppy. "Public Opinion and Archaeological Heritage: Views from Outside the Profession." American Antiquity 64, no. 3 (July 1999): 400–416. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2694141.

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A survey of public opinion on archaeological heritage in British Columbia, Canada, focused on five main areas: knowledge of archaeology, interest and participation in archaeology, the role of archaeology in modern society, awareness and support of heritage conservation initiatives, and Aboriginal stewardship of the archaeological record. Public opinion data collected from a random sample of 963 residents of the greater Vancouver metropolitan area indicate a high level of interest and support for archaeology and heritage conservation, but also a high level of misunderstanding about the archaeological record and current legislative measures to protect it. In contrast to recent changes in legislation and initiations within the discipline, public attitude towards Aboriginal stewardship of archaeological resources is generally negative. Education, age, and gender are significant factors affecting differences in opinion.

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Breidenbach, Joana, and Pál Nyíri. "“Our Common Heritage”." Current Anthropology 48, no. 2 (April 2007): 322–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/512989.

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Fisher, Michael T., Dovydas Jurkenas, Amina Jambajantsan, Bayarsaikhan Jamsranjav, Eredene-Ochir Nasan-Ochir, Eregzen Gelegdorj, Munkhbayar Chuluunbat, Michael Petraglia, and Nicole Boivin. "Multidisciplinary digital methodologies for documentation and preservation of immovable Archaeological heritage in the Khovd River Valley, Western Mongolia." F1000Research 11 (November 3, 2022): 1250. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.126740.1.

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Background: The archaeological and ethnographic heritages of Mongolia reflect a multi-millennial continuity of typically mobile-pastoral occupations across sparsely populated, environmentally diverse landscapes, but the threats of modernisation and industrialisation to those heritages are nevertheless present and substantial. The construction of the Erdeneburen Hydroelectric Dam on the Khovd River in western Mongolia is planned to submerge hundreds of archaeological features and jeopardise at least another thousand. Methods: The Mongolian Archaeology Project: Surveying the Steppes, in collaboration with the Mongolian Institute of Archaeology, integrates a variety of digital techniques including GIS (geographic information systems), Machine Learning automated site detection, drone mapping, and Structure-from-Motion LiDAR scanning to document the endangered archaeology. This paper presents the resulting dataset of archaeological features across three different impact zones associated with the dam construction and evaluates the degree of efficacy of the initial data integration strategy through informal partner feedback and self-assessment. Results: While only approximately 20% of the documented sites fall within the planned flood zone, the remaining sites will be subjected to collateral threats such as industrial and infrastructural development that will necessitate extended monitoring, both temporally and spatially. In consideration of these results, this paper argues that a ‘responsive’ mode of heritage disaster intervention can bridge the gap between ‘reactive’ and ‘proactive’ modes, but requires development of an integrated (digital) methodology. Conclusions: The paper concludes by offering a new, more interconnected ‘transmethodology’ that addresses spatiality, sub-sampling, data reuse, and community input across multiple disciplines such as cultural heritage preservation, salvage archaeology, computer vision, and community archaeology. The authors developed this ‘transmethodology’ and the resulting workflows out of a theoretical framework that considers principles of Symmetrical Archaeology, Resilience Humanitarianism, and the CARE standard for inclusive data management (Collective benefit, Authority to control, Responsibility, and Ethics).

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R., BELOUSOV, ZAPRUDSKY S., LEONOV A., MILYAEV G., and RYABTSEVA K. "THE WORK OF THE ARCHAEOLOGY SECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE PROTECTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE ALTAI REGION IN 2021 (RUSSIA)." Preservation and study of the cultural heritage of the Altai Territory 28 (2022): 20–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.14258/2411-1503.2022.28.03.

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The article presents the main results of the work of the Sector of Archaeology of the Department of State Supervision of the Department of State Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Altai Territory, created in 2019. The most important areas of activity of the Sector of Archaeology within the framework of the transferred federal powers are: systematic observation of archaeological heritage sites, identification of damage as a result of illegal and uncoordinated archaeological work, as well as taking measures to preserve and protect archaeological sites. As a result of this activity, an external visual inspection and photographic recording of 526 archaeological heritage sites were carried out. Several facts of damage to archaeological heritage sites as a result of illegal archaeological and non-coordinated earthworks have also been established. The article highlights the work of the staff of the Archaeology Sector in the legal and practical sphere of the protection of cultural heritage sites in 2021

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Gokee, Cameron, Alice P. Wright, and Kristen Baldwin Deathridge. "Building a Sustainable Community Archaeology in Black Appalachia." Public Historian 44, no. 4 (November 1, 2022): 84–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/tph.2022.44.4.84.

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Junaluska is a historically Black community in the southern Appalachian town of Boone, North Carolina. In 2020, we began a collaborative archaeology project with the community-based Junaluska Heritage Association to address two community concerns: (1) identifying unmarked graves at the Clarissa Hill Cemetery and (2) learning more about the nineteenth and early twentieth-century origins of Junaluska. Here we present our ongoing work on these heritage issues, including a survey of local residents, archaeological geophysics and excavation, and public outreach. We argue that community archaeology in Junaluska can be a model for collaborative heritage management and antiracist scholarship elsewhere in the US.

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Thiaw, Ibrahima, and Gerry Wait. "Presenting Archaeology and Heritage at a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Gorée Island, Senegal." Advances in Archaeological Practice 6, no. 3 (July 5, 2018): 238–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/aap.2018.19.

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ABSTRACTGorée Island is Senegal's first site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is associated with the infamous Atlantic slave trade, and over the past few decades, Gorée has become a prime destination for global tourism, particularly for the African diaspora from the New World but also for many Europeans and African nationals. Today, Gorée is a forum where different stakeholders battle over the role, place, and significance of the island in the Atlantic slave trade and its enduring legacies in the present. While Gorée owes much of its reputation to its heritage, including architecture, archaeology, and monuments, recent controversies over site preservation and policy compliance raised questions about heritage presentation and consumption. This article analyzes stakeholders’ attitudes toward archaeology and heritage to gain insights on how they are presented and consumed by different stakeholders and eventually destroyed by them as well. The discussion shows ambiguous attitudes toward site presentation and preservation, which might be linked either to stakeholders’ subjectivities or hypocrisy or to poor and uncoordinated communication strategies by heritage professionals.

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Laužikas, Rimvydas, Costis Dallas, Suzie Thomas, Ingrida Kelpšienė, Isto Huvila, Pedro Luengo, Helena Nobre, Marina Toumpouri, and Vykintas Vaitkevičius. "Archaeological Knowledge Production and Global Communities: Boundaries and Structure of the Field." Open Archaeology 4, no. 1 (August 1, 2018): 350–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/opar-2018-0022.

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Abstract Archaeology and material cultural heritage enjoys a particular status as a form of heritage that, capturing the public imagination, has become the locus for the expression and negotiation of regional, national, and intra-national cultural identities. One important question is: why and how do contemporary people engage with archaeological heritage objects, artefacts, information or knowledge outside the realm of an professional, academically-based archaeology? This question is investigated here from the perspective of theoretical considerations based on Yuri Lotman’s semiosphere theory, which helps to describe the connections between the centre and peripheries of professional archaeology as sign structures. The centre may be defined according to prevalent scientific paradigms, while periphery in the space of creolisation in which, through interactions with other culturally more distant sign structures, archaeology-related nonprofessional communities emerge. On the basis of these considerations, we use collocation analysis on representative English language corpora to outline the structure of the field of archaeology-related nonprofessional communities, identify salient creolised peripheral spaces and archaeology-related practices, and develop a framework for further investigation of archaeological knowledge production and reuse in the context of global archaeology.

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Fernández Mier, Margarita, Jesús Fernández Fernández, and Pablo López Gómez. "Agrarian Archaeology: A Research and Social Transformation Tool." Heritage 6, no. 1 (December 28, 2022): 300–318. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage6010015.

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The aim of this paper is to approach the concept of agrarian archaeology, an epistemological framework that allows the investigation of agrarian landscapes favouring new historical narratives far from traditional paradigms and, at the same time, the proposal of innovative forms of cultural heritage management in rural areas. The working methodology and some examples of both empirical work (archaeology) and research-action approaches to cultural heritage are presented. As a result, agrarian archaeology opens up a perspective of experimental research, which permits the problematization of conceptual languages, questions historical narratives and causes the rethinking of personal practices, in addition to promoting an open science close to citizens. Cultural heritage here is to be understood as a social process of meaningful construction, a space of debate and transformation for social innovation.

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Föhl, Axel. "Industrial Heritage in Moravia." Industrial Archaeology Review 42, no. 1 (January 2, 2020): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03090728.2020.1743600.

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Bennett, Paul, and Graeme Barker. "Protecting Libya's Archaeological Heritage." African Archaeological Review 28, no. 1 (January 27, 2011): 5–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10437-010-9085-x.

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Deacon, Janette, R. Thornes, and J. Bold. "Documenting the Cultural Heritage." South African Archaeological Bulletin 53, no. 168 (December 1998): 143. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3889195.

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