Criticism of explorer Benedict Allen, rescued in Papua New Guinea, raises an important question: when is it legitimate to travel to remote communities? (Mary-Ann Ochota What's the difference between explorers, anthropologists and tourists? Guardian, Thursday 23 November 2017). I'd say it is a similar question to what the difference is between archaeologists, collectors and sensation seekers in the exploitation of the fragile and increasingly finite archaeological record. I do not think that is one that the British archaeological establishment will be looking at with any alacrity or academic care.
A blog commenting on various aspects of the private collecting and trade in archaeological artefacts today and their effect on the archaeological record.
Sunday, 26 November 2017
When is it Legitimate to Exploit Remote Communities?
Criticism of explorer Benedict Allen, rescued in Papua New Guinea, raises an important question: when is it legitimate to travel to remote communities? (Mary-Ann Ochota What's the difference between explorers, anthropologists and tourists? Guardian, Thursday 23 November 2017). I'd say it is a similar question to what the difference is between archaeologists, collectors and sensation seekers in the exploitation of the fragile and increasingly finite archaeological record. I do not think that is one that the British archaeological establishment will be looking at with any alacrity or academic care.
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