The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in Five Minutes - Philippe Guillaume

The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in Five Minutes - Philippe Guillaume

31. Is It Ethical to Excavate in Contested Areas?

The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in Five Minutes - Philippe Guillaume

Laura Wright
Luther College

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Unless militarily necessary, the damage of cultural heritage is prohibited by international conventions. In the West Bank and in other contested areas, archaeology is a tool settlers use to control the political landscape, while locals view archaeology as part of the occupier’s system.

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Wright, Laura. 31. Is It Ethical to Excavate in Contested Areas?. The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in Five Minutes. Equinox eBooks Publishing, United Kingdom. p. Mar 2024. ISBN 9781800504523. https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/view-chapter/?id=45034. Date accessed: 31 Mar 2025 doi: 10.1558/equinox.45034. Mar 2024

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