Event: FRIDAY SEMINAR: Ethics in Archaeology Panel Discussion

Ethics in Archaeology Panel Discussion

With Drs. Willeke Wendrich, John Papadopoulos, Lothar Von Falkenhausen, and Steven Acabado 

This workshop will focus on the importance of what is coming out of the ground and what happens to it afterwards. The following questions will be among the topics discussed:

• Who is responsible for ancient artifacts and what are they responsible for?
• What are the grey areas?
• What is the difference between personal responsibility of individuals and professionals working at universities vs. individuals working with private or public collections?
• What relationship should there be between public and private stake holders?
• How do other countries handle issues regarding cultural heritage?

 Attendance is highly recommended for 1st and 2nd year Cotsen Students