As a community of archaeologists of the world, the World Archaeological Congress opposes the violation of basic human rights and condemns the use of force in any form for solving […]
The Indigenous Peoples of the Amazonian Basin, who have lived for generations in the rainforest, are subject to increasingly intensified and wide-spread attacks, illegal invasions and occupations, and systematic destruction […]
Signed PDF version of the Statement is here: The World Archaeological Congress expresses grave concern over a statement issued by President Donald Trump of the United States of America threatening […]
Signed PDF version of the Statement is here On behalf of the entire membership, the WAC Council wants to express our solidarity with the Brazilian people and their National Museum, […]
MEDIA RELEASE: 22nd June, 2016 PROTECTION OF THE AREA OF KAVO SIDERO IN EAST CRETE 22 June, 2016 The World Archaeological Congress (WAC) expresses its serious concern about the planned […]
Media Release: 9 March 2015 PROTECTION OF HERITAGE IN IRAQ The Executive Committee and members of the World Archaeological Congress (WAC) join other archaeological and cultural heritage organizations […]
World Archaeological Congress Comments and Suggestions for Additions and Amendments: ‘World Bank Environmental and Social Framework First Draft for Consultation July 30, 2014’ The World Bank has published its policy […]
Position Paper: Excavation of Archaeological Material in the Popular Media Excavating an archaeological site is an unavoidably destructive process. Archaeologists mitigate this destruction through the use of careful excavation techniques, […]
(Click here for PDF version) World Archaeological Congress, the International Council on Monuments and Sites, the International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management, and the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association jointly applaud decision […]
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