Tracing the Conceptual Origin of Community Archaeology in the United Kingdom——And Analysis of "Top-down" Community Archaeology
Community archaeology is generally considered as one branch of public archaeology.The United Kingdom,being one of the significant origins of public archaeology,has a rich tradition in community archaeology,sparking numerous discussions on the origin and definition of the term.The article begins by examining the social context in the UK when the term"community archaeology"was first introduced,providing a brief overview of its conceptual development.It points out that the term"community"has shifted from its initial emphasis on geographical locality to identity diversity,influenced by social trends that prioritize a"bottom-up"implementation structure.However,on a practical level,the article argues that in many cases the"bottom-up"approach might not be as ideal is it was imagined.Regardless of the implementation method,the ultimate goal of community archaeology should be bringing the target community closer to archaeology,deepening their understanding of the relationship between history and themselves,and maximizing the societal benefits of archaeological activities.The latter part of this article focuses on the"Dig Manchester"project in the UK,which serves as an example of a series of community archaeologies carried out in a"top-down"approach.While these initiatives have achieved positive and substantial results within the UK,the controversies they have generated also warrant reflection.
community archaeologypublic archaeologybottom-uptop-downUnited KingdomDig Manchester
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