J. P. Droop Archaeological Excavation Cambridge Library Collection - Archaeology 2010
Ethics in archaeology. Ethical issues in archaeology Human remains – excavation and storage Human...
6
Ethics in archaeology
-
Upload
lawrence-arron-morris -
Category
Documents
-
view
217 -
download
3
Transcript of Ethics in archaeology. Ethical issues in archaeology Human remains – excavation and storage Human...
Ethics in archaeology
Ethical issues in archaeology
Human remains – excavation and storageLooting and illicit trade in antiquitiesRepatriation of artefactsWho can dig – professionals or amateurs?
Who can dig?
• PPG16 ties archaeology to the planning process
• The Valletta Convention requires archaeologists to be licensed.
Burial archaeology
Looting and illicit trade in antiquities
The problems:
• Metal-detecting
• Looting during war
• Illegal trade
The solutions:
• Portable Antiquities Scheme
• Treasure Act
• Monitoring ebay
• Dealing in Cultural Objects Bill
Repatriation of artefacts
• Elgin Marbles
• Australian Aboriginal human remains in the Natural History Museum