Theme:
3. The Life of Archaeological Heritage in Society
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Inclusive Archaeology: Practical Approaches to Heritage Participation
Content:
Preservation, dissemination and understanding of archaeological heritage among non-professionals represents both opportunities and challenges across Europe. The theme of opening the discipline to non-expert audiences has consequently become a priority within cultural policies of European countries. This session will explore how an inclusive archaeology can shape our professional practices to enhance our constructive contributions to society.
This session builds on pan-European initiatives like the Medieval Europe Research Community Manifesto (https://mercmanifesto.org/merc-manifesto/) and European Archaeology Days (https://journees-archeologie.eu/) which are intended to enhance awareness and engagement with archaeology and heritage across Europe.
We aim to explore why we wish for an inclusive archaeology as well as how we can deliver it. We welcome critical discussion of practical examples of projects that have led to an improved level of inclusivity, knowledge exchange, and the use of archaeological endeavours to promote social change. Specifically, we would seek to address these questions:
˗ How can a diverse and socially engaged archaeology contribute to improving well-being and a sense of belonging?
˗ How to attract new audiences who are not used to visiting archaeology sites?
˗ How to promote knowledge exchange between archaeology professionals and European citizens?
˗ How can we involve local residents in archaeological digs in their neighbourhoods?
˗ What can we do to raise public awareness of archaeological looting?
˗ How can we make European citizens aware of the entire archaeological process from the production of knowledge and to the management of heritage resources?
Keywords:
Inclusivity, participatory archaeology, dissemination, awareness, best practice
Session associated with MERC:
yes
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Marte Spangen (Norway) 1
Co-organisers:
Pascal Ratier (France) 2
Annalisa Falcone (Italy) 3
Affiliations:
1. Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo
2. Frensh national institute for preventive archaeological research
3. Central Institute for Archaeology - Ministry of Culture, Italy
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