Archaeology is often a mechanism of power. As such, its scholars have an obligation to speak up against oppression.
  • Therealgoodjanet@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Remember when ISIS did this? People and organizations were tripping over each other to condemn them, but when Israel does it there’s silence.

    • bartolomeo@suppo.fiEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      Yes and when the Nazis did it tons of resources were mobilized to protect or evacuate the cultural artefacts.