Archaeology & Ale: What we can do? Archaeologists, Activism and Advocacy

Across the world, the past is under pressure. Civil unrest, conflict, development, looting,

and even the toppling of monuments all shape how we remember and protect our

shared heritage. Archaeology is not just about excavation—it’s about responsibility.

What can we do, what should we do, and what are we called to do when history itself is

at risk? This conversation explores the impact of human actions on the archaeological

landscape and calls on archaeologists to act with courage, integrity, and imagination. By

working hand in hand with local and descendant communities, we can build more just,

respectful, and lasting ways to care for the places and objects that connect us to our

collective past.

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Host or Publisher Archaeological Institute of America