Archeologia odpowiedzialna społecznie. Działania z zakresu public i community archaeology w Polsce

Abstract

This paper aims to conceptualize the social role of archaeology and archeological heritage in the present. First, it contextualizes the legal and doctrinal background of activities aimed at dissemination of cultural and archaeological heritage and engagement of public in initiatives around that heritage. Next, it describes main forms of outreach activities undertaken by archaeologists in Poland. Further, it presents community-oriented activities and initiatives that go beyond education of the general public about the past and archaeology and strive for engaging local communities in activities centered around archaeology and archaeological heritage. It concludes with a statement that openness of archaeology to society helps to strengthen its current social position, determines its role in the world and attributes social activities of archaeologists with a deeper meaning.

Underground City: Archaeology of the Warsaw Ghetto in its academic, memorial and social context

“…Another important issue in the Ghetto area is the social reception of the research (Pawleta 2020). The archaeological team enters the area with its new, post-war layout, and social organisation.…”