Theme:
3. Heritage Narratives and Representations
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Contemporary Archaeology and Community Involvement [Public Archaeology Community]
Content:
Contemporary archaeology is a growing field of interest, and often deals with sensitive topics (e.g. conflicts, or marginalised social groups). Due to its nature closely linked to today’s society, it can enhance sense of place or social cohesion, thus contributing to a positive political agenda, fostered both globally with the UN 2030 goals, and in the EU (through policies and dedicated funding streams). However, it can also be exposed to political (mis)use or critique. A strong link with local communities is often a typical trait of contemporary archaeology projects, and it requires particular attention from archaeologists.
This session aims to explore how communities are (or can be) involved in contemporary archaeology projects, what are the opportunities, but also the risks to be taken into account, and how can we mitigate them. What are the factors of success of a contemporary archaeology project involving local communities? Can collaboration between archaeologists at the European level (e.g. through EAA Communities) help? Is it possible to find elements useful to build a shared practice?
Keywords:
Contemporary Archaeology, Public Archaeology, Local Communities
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Public Archaeology Community
Main organiser:
Francesca Benetti (Italy) 1
Co-organisers:
Mark Oldham (Norway) 2
Camille Westmont (United Kingdom) 3
Affiliations:
1. Independent Researcher
2. Norsk institutt for kulturminneforskning
3. University of Cambridge
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