This document sets out the basis of these arguments as identified by a Working Group of the European Archaeological Council tasked with making the case for development-led archaeology. The arguments are three-fold but interconnected. The... more
This document sets out the basis of these arguments as identified by a Working Group of the European Archaeological Council tasked with making the case for development-led archaeology. The arguments are three-fold but interconnected. The first is the cultural and legal argument –
that all states already recognise the contribution of their material heritage to society through existing laws and conventions and so should act appropriately. The second is the economic and financial argument – that far from being a burden on public and private finances, properly
conducted archaeology is extremely cost-efficient and effective. The third argument is the public benefit argument – that archaeology is a contributor not only to the understanding of our shared past, but to a wide range of other tangible benefits to state, funder, public and archaeologist alike.
that all states already recognise the contribution of their material heritage to society through existing laws and conventions and so should act appropriately. The second is the economic and financial argument – that far from being a burden on public and private finances, properly
conducted archaeology is extremely cost-efficient and effective. The third argument is the public benefit argument – that archaeology is a contributor not only to the understanding of our shared past, but to a wide range of other tangible benefits to state, funder, public and archaeologist alike.
