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

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Ethics in archaeology

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?

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

Burial archaeology

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

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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