public archaeology

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Scope note
Public archaeology, known as community archaeology in the UK, aims to engage the public by a wide array of means (books, television presentations, excavations open to visitors, and so forth) in order to share archaeological findings, promote interest in the discipline, and involve the community in archaeological matters that are relevant to them.
public archaeology
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024