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