Archaeology, Cultural Property, and the Military

From Lawrence of Arabia to the Monuments Men to the contributors within this volume, academic scholars have found themselves engaged in conflict areas, in topics involving conflict, and in unliekly partnerships with military professionals. Motives and methods have varied dramatically over the years, but the over-riding theme of this volume is stewardship. In each case, an author has encountered a situation where their expertise has offered the potential to help save archaeological properties, historical structures, and sacred places - or has documented the process. Drawing on major contributions from seven armed forces, amongst others, this book aims to set out the obligations to protect cultural heritage under international Conventions; provide a series of case studies of current military practice; and outline the current efforts to enhance this. Overall, it offers examples, anecdotes, and lessons learned that can be used for consideration in planning future efforts for global archaeological stewardship.

Contributors: Patty Gerstenblith, Krysia Spirydowicz, Julian Radcliffe, Corine Wegener, Joris Kila, Martin Brown, James Zeidler, Laurie Rush, Paul R. Green, Darrell C. Pinckney, Diane C. Siebrandt, Hugo Clarke, Friedrich Schipper, Franz Schuller, Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen, Holger Eichberger, Erich Frank, Norbert F<129>rstenhofer, Stephan Zellmeyer, Sarah Parcak

Details

First Published: 20 Oct 2010
13 Digit ISBN: 9781843835394
Pages: 240
Size: 24.4 x 17.2
Binding: Hardback
Imprint: Boydell Press
Series: Heritage Matters
Subject: Modern History
BIC Class: HBLL

Details updated on 02 Sep 2010

Contents

• 1  Archaeology and the Military: an Introduction
• 2  The Obligations Contained in International Treaties of Armed Forces to Protect Cultural Heritage in Times of Armed Conflict
• 3  Rescuing Europe's Cultural Heritage: The Role of the Allied Monuments Officers in World War II
• 4  The UK's Training and Awareness Programme
• 5  US Army Civil Affairs: Protecting Cultural Property, Past and Future
• 6  Cultural Property Protection in the Event of Armed Conflict: Deploying Military Experts or Can White Men Sing the Blues?
• 7  Good Training and Good Practice: Protection of the Cultural Heritage on the UK Defence Training Estate
• 8  In-Theatre Soldier Training through Cultural Heritage Playing Cards: a US Department of Defense Example
• 10  Dealing the Heritage Hand: Establishing a United States Department of Defense Cultural Property Protection Program for Global Operations
• 11  Teaching Cultural Property Protection in the Middle East: the Central Command Historical Cultural Advisory Group and International Efforts
• 12  Cultural Resources Data for Heritage Protection in Contingency Operations
• 13  Time not on my side: Cultural Resource Management in Kirkuk, Iraq
• 14  US Military Support of Cultural Heritage Awareness and Preservation in Post-Conflict Iraq
• 15  Operation Heritage
• 16  Cultural Property Protection in the Event of Armed Conflict - Austrian Experiences
• 17  Role of the Swiss Armed Forces in the Protection of Cultural Property
• 18  Preserving Global Heritage from Space in Times of War
• 19  Appendices: 1954 Hague Convention and its two Protocols