Session: #790

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The European Archaeology is one dynamic interdisciplinary space widened by constant innovation in method and theory. However, interior diversification of the field and hi specialization of research are evident. One example for focused interest grouping is a structure of big gatherings as it is the annual meeting of EAA, which counts with 260 sessions in 6 thematic blocks. We consider that one of these clusters should be dedicated to more transversal knowledge and try to contribute to wider picture of contemporary archaeological practice.
This session is meant for these who are interested in having a more general picture of what is happening in European Archaeology today and aims to exchange the knowledge beyond the boundaries of specialized groups. Without chronological or territorial bounds, this session addresses current topics in archaeological theory, method and scientific techniques, as well as topics concerning different aspects of heritage, including present-day reality and future of traditional heritage institution: museum. Most of contemporary European social challenges related to archaeological knowledge deal with preservation, protection, management and presentation/communication of heritage according to important changes, some would say paradigmatic shift, in the ways how the knowledge is created, distributed and consumed. The current trend of Digital Heritage reinforce the idea that the most important objects of the archaeological heritage are knowledge and data, and therefore they should be preserved, protected, and reachable to wide society. The session also welcomes archaeological insights in different aspects of past and even present social life, as may be religion, ritual or politics.

Session: #790

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