Anthropology 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Matrilocal Residence, River Liffey, Radiocarbon Dating
11 Dec 2015
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Access to human remains and sacred objects in colonial contexts. Destruction of antiquities during military conflict or by political regimes. Access to humans remains and sacred objects in colonial contexts. One of the earliest and most complete human skeletons in north america. Long court battle between native american tribes and scientists. Nagpra requires a direct link between human remains and present day native american group. Sites located by organized gangs, artifacts sold for profit. A polychrome vase like this one sells at sotheby"s in ny for 60, 000 to 80,000. Illegal, destroys important information but also provides income for local people in impoverished region. On winter solstice, morning sun illuminates entrance passage at dawn. Unesco world heritage site over 200, 000 visitors/ year. Entrance fees generate important income to preserve other sites. Islamic state militants: industrial scale" looting of heritage sites in iraq and syria. Heritage sites symbols of identity, belief systems.
