International Journal of Historical Archaeology, 1997

As historical archaeology expands across the globe, issues over the nature of professionalism are sure to arise with greater frequency. In this essay, I explore the subject of professionalism in historical archaeology and offer a few personal comments and observations on this important subject. For me, personal integrity can play a huge role in furthering the cause of archaeology among an often-uninterested public.

in An Integrated Approach for an Archaeological and Environmental Park in South-Eastern Turkey: Tilmen Höyük, Cham, Springer, pp. 11 – 42, 2020

At Tilmen Höyük we carried out an experience in Inclusive Archaeology, which describes an approach based on an integration of views, techniques and methods. Multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and hybridization become part of an anthropological perspective in which archaeology is seen as fully integrated within the broader frame of social sciences. Inclusive Archaeology is based on openness, towards local and regional communities (science does not live in isolation but has an impact on and needs feedback from those communities), towards the scientific community (dissemination of newly produced data is the core mission of scientists), towards the global community (digital technologies must be used to build new forms of integrated datasets which may be used freely through the web). The Turco-Italian Archaeological Expedition at Tilmen Höyük tried this approach when several technologies were still in their infancy (digitally speaking) and can now offer after several years a rare follow-up of the results obtained at the time and managed since. Reporting after a dozen years since an experience in public archaeology allows at least two main advantages: a meditated assessment on the faults and gains of the thenselected approach and how it stood the test of time in terms of material durability and social interaction. The conclusions which I present here, and which are detailed by the authors of this volume, concern diverse scientific communities as well as decisionmakers and the public in general. One basic assumption stemming from my own experience-one which may certainly be challenged-is that field archaeologists must lead, or at least be strongly involved into the process of turning an archaeological excavation into a public area equipped for visitors: this must be so because, I believe, the ultimate vision is embedded in the very excavation strategy which at times must be changed to accommodate concerns stemming from the project of public archaeology (as I argued elsewhere, Marchetti 2008e), and which interweaves with conservation.

EAA 2022 Statement, 2022

At its 2022 Annual Meeting in Budapest, the EAA is launching its updated Code and Principles as well as four new Advisory Committees: Scientific; Heritage; Public Benefits; and Education, Training and Professional Development. In joining our EAA community, Individual and Corporate Members, who work in extremely diverse and interdisciplinary ways across many national contexts, agree to adhere to our Codes. Our Code and Principles seek to inspire and nurture good practice while promoting the greater integration of archaeological practice with society and its needs. The expansion of the former Code (1997, revised 2009) is therefore a barometer of topical challenges, opportunities and wider social developments that affect archaeologists across many sectors, and clearly demonstrates the Association's readiness to react accordingly. These sectors include higher education and research, heritage management, museums and archives, and commercial contract archaeology.

The SAA Archaeological Record 12(2): 27-30., 2012

Archaeological Review of Cambridge, 2011

It is important sometimes to break away from traditional methods of scientific and archaeological writing to consider the broader social implications of our research activities. This paper is an attempt to do so by considering not the ancient subjects of our investigations, but rather the living participants of communities in which we labour. In so doing, many of the details of usual concern—site names, dates and periods, precise locations, artefacts, footnotes, and scholarly references—are not particularly important. Rather, what is of significance in considering the ethics (and beyond) of doing fieldwork are the relationships that we forge within the contexts of our scientific teams, local communities, and the broader public. This paper will focus on the second of these three contexts, namely the local community in which we work.

World Archaeology, 2015

Archaeology is a discipline influenced by emerging cultural trends, especially with regards to theoretical approaches to interpretation and practice. Public archaeology is a relatively young one, finding its feet, and its loose definitions have opened the door to multiple perspectives and opportunities . When research agendas include the issue of public engagement, we need to approach our practices critically from the beginning, and consider the consequences of ‘doing’ public archaeology. Moving beyond an understanding of the theoretical backdrop to our work, we first need to situate our work socially, politically and economically. This paper will bring necessary critique to some current trends in public archaeology, proposing that commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and ethics are the basis for a responsible practice.

1990

Issues universal to archaeology, with specific examples derived from archaeological practices in South Carolina, are discussed in eight papers which concentrate on professionalism, ethics, preservation and conservation of archaeological collections and records, and record keeping. That archaeologists must implement measures and practices which are of the highest scientific and professional calibre is a recurrent theme of the papers. Current inadequacies and absences of archaeological professionalism are addressed and specific examples and suggestions which may correct these deficiencies are provided. Principles and a plan for implementation of professional eth ical standards and codes, which would apply to all professional archaeologists, are presented. The inseparability of ethical and scientific standards is stressed, and an examination of compliance level archaeological research reveals that the absence of ethical and scientific standards has resulted in products which are detrim...

Canadian Journal of Archaeology 32: 135-141, 2008

When doing public archaeology, efforts are usually focused on engaging what we understand as the general public, or those outsiders who have some kind of relation with an archaeological asset. However, one of the publics usually forgotten is archaeology and heritage professionals. Although funding applications are slowly changing the trend in academic research practices, public archaeology can still be considered an emerging discipline within a wide archaeological arena. Wider if we look at the periphery; those regions and countries where archaeology has been a colonial practice, and public archaeology can become a game-changing perspective for the emancipation of local archaeology. Since the foundation of AP: Online Journal in Public Archaeology in 2010, we have addressed many important topics (e.g. illicit trade of antiquities, education, training, community work, technology, etc.), but overall we try to offer an open resource for sharing best practices in public archaeology with a focus on countries and professionals outside the anglo-saxon mainstream. This paper, presented at the 3rd International Conference in Heritage Management in Elefsina, Greece, on 2 October 2016, offers some insights into our experience so far. It also describes the challenges we face as well as the solutions we are putting in place, with some examples from the past few years and ideas/plans for the future. Because public archaeology is also a tool to improve archaeology and heritage management practice, and we should not forget this significant part of the public.