The Five-Minute Archaeologist in the Southern Levant - Cynthia Shafer-Elliott
56. It is ethical to dig in contested areas?
The Five-Minute Archaeologist in the Southern Levant - Cynthia Shafer-Elliott
Laura Wright
Luther College
Description
Archaeological excavations in contested areas inform the political and social narratives that shape the identities of its residents. Archaeology cannot be divorced from the political conflict. Participation in excavations should take into account international law and the broader political implications of excavations that contribute to the narrative of only one side of the conflict.