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En las últimas décadas los reclamos de pueblos indígenas y minorías étnicas sobre restos humanos de sus antepasados hallados en sitios arqueológicos o depositados en museos se han convertido en un fenómeno que ha alcanzado escala mundial, en el marco de reivindicaciones étnicas de todo tipo. Aún cuando estos reclamos han sido efectuados en contextos muy diferentes (ej. pueblos nativos americanos; judíos en Israel, etc.), han desafiado valores que parecerían indiscutibles, como el progreso de la investigación científica y el rol de los estados nacionales como guardianes del patrimonio cultural. En este trabajo se analiza el desarrollo y evolución de la cuestión de las reinhumaciones en distintos países y se discuten las implicancias legales, profesionales y éticas del mismo para la arqueología y la gestión del patrimonio cultural.

In recent decades, the claims of indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities about human remains of their ancestors found in archaeological sites or deposited in museums have become a phenomenon that has reached a global scale, within the framework of ethnic claims of all kinds. Even though these claims have been made in very different contexts (eg, Native American peoples; Jews in Israel, etc.), they have challenged seemingly indisputable values, such as the progress of scientific research and the role of nation states as guardians of the world. cultural heritage. This paper analyzes the development and evolution of the issue of reburials in different countries and discusses its legal, professional and ethical implications for archeology and the management of cultural heritage.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Equity and Representation; Discrimination and Harassment
• General Archaeological Ethics
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Professional Standards

Topics & Issues

• Applied Archaeology
• Archaeological Advocacy and Activism
• Archaeological Education
• Collaboration in Archaeology (i.e. Communities, Non-Archaeologists, etc.)
• Community Archaeology and Participatory Research
• Conservation and Ethics
• Decolonizing Archaeology
• Descendant, Resident, and Stakeholder Communities
• Ethical Case Studies
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Ethics of Collecting
• Legislation and Archaeological Preservation
• Professionalism and Professional Standards
• Public Archaeology
• Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education