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Ethics in archaeology. Ethical issues in archaeology  Human remains – excavation and storage Human remains – excavation and storage  Looting and illicit.

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1 Ethics in archaeology

2 Ethical issues in archaeology  Human remains – excavation and storage Human remains – excavation and storage  Looting and illicit trade in antiquities Looting and illicit trade in antiquities  Repatriation of artefacts Repatriation of artefacts  Who can dig – professionals or amateurs? Who can dig – professionals or amateurs?

3 Who can dig? PPG16 ties archaeology to the planning process The Valletta Convention requires archaeologists to be licensed.

4 Burial archaeology

5 Looting and illicit trade in antiquities The problems: Metal-detecting Looting during war Illegal trade The solutions: Portable Antiquities SchemePortable Antiquities Scheme Treasure Act Monitoring ebay Dealing in Cultural Objects BillDealing in Cultural Objects Bill

6 Repatriation of artefacts Elgin Marbles Australian Aboriginal human remains in the Natural History MuseumAustralian Aboriginal human remains in the Natural History Museum


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