Ethics in archaeology. Ethical issues in archaeology Human remains – excavation and storage Human...

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Ethics in archaeology

Transcript of Ethics in archaeology. Ethical issues in archaeology Human remains – excavation and storage Human...

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Ethics in archaeology

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Ethical issues in archaeology

Human remains – excavation and storageLooting and illicit trade in antiquitiesRepatriation of artefactsWho can dig – professionals or amateurs?

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Who can dig?

• PPG16 ties archaeology to the planning process

• The Valletta Convention requires archaeologists to be licensed.

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Burial archaeology

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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

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Repatriation of artefacts

• Elgin Marbles

• Australian Aboriginal human remains in the Natural History Museum