Development Issues in Archaeology
The world's population is quickly expanding, and as a result, more and more archaeological sites are being endangered by the need for development. Here are several resources on the tightrope between development and preservation.
The Development/Preservation Dance, Part V: Eliza's Revenge
Eliza's Revenge: A vengeful 19th century ghost adds her weight to the development cause.
Eliza's Revenge: A vengeful 19th century ghost adds her weight to the development cause.
Real World Archaeology
In the development/preservation dance, preservation means more than selecting the best architecture or archaeological site to the man who owns the farm that's not quite worth saving.
In the development/preservation dance, preservation means more than selecting the best architecture or archaeological site to the man who owns the farm that's not quite worth saving.
Machu Picchu: the Development/Preservation Dance III
Development plans threaten one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world: Machu Picchu, the royal residence of an Incan king.
Development plans threaten one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world: Machu Picchu, the royal residence of an Incan king.
The Ancient Japanese City of Nara
One of the earliest and largest ancient historical cities in Japan, Nara was discovered and investigated as part of an urban renewal project.
One of the earliest and largest ancient historical cities in Japan, Nara was discovered and investigated as part of an urban renewal project.
Santo Domingo Rock Art Endangered
Melissa Massat, a Peace Corps volunteer and student of the world, reports on how the international community can help preserve one of Peru's treasures.
Melissa Massat, a Peace Corps volunteer and student of the world, reports on how the international community can help preserve one of Peru's treasures.
The Miami Stone Circle
Another site which came into the news because it was threatened by potential development was the Miami Stone Circle, Florida.
Another site which came into the news because it was threatened by potential development was the Miami Stone Circle, Florida.
The Development/Preservation Dance: Gavotte in New Mexico
In 1999, the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office was fired for doing her job too well; this is a lesson archaeologists must remember.
In 1999, the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office was fired for doing her job too well; this is a lesson archaeologists must remember.