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En trabajos previos me he interesado en analizar el vínculo entre la práctica de la arqueología, los bienes culturales que saca a luz y los códigos de ética profesional generados en su ámbito. Y me he referido a las partes involucradas en dilemas éticos derivados de estas situaciones: Pueblos Originarios, Estado, vecinos de los sitios arqueológicos y arqueólogos (Gili 2003, 2004a, 2004b, 2016). En ellas he señalado que entre las partes mencionadas se dan situaciones de conflicto de índole moral y científica, por los sistemas de valor particulares, tradicionales y modernos que allí se entrecruzan; asimismo, por las diferentes perspectivas en orden al estudio y de producción de conocimiento sobre bienes culturales, es decir, el pensamiento tradicional y el pensamiento crítico. Pensar el patrimonialismo, implica reflexionar sobre sus alcances y consecuencias. En efecto, hoy los estudios sobre el patrimonio cultural reconocen que el mismo ha quedado inserto en patrones de poder que reproducen situaciones de explotación colonial en distintos planos (político, cultural, social, ético, económico, etc.). Sus presentaciones (museísticas, narrativas, representacionales) inciden en la formación de identidades sociales. Y esto hace que puedan ser analizados también, desde la perspectiva poscolonial. Para quienes trabajan en la producción de conocimiento científico, les significa tomar nuevos compromisos en relación a la repercusión de aquel en la sociedad, especialmente en aquellos sectores más afectados, como hemos procurado mostrar que ocurre con los Pueblos Originarios. Por consiguiente, ¿cómo pensar una ética crítica del patrimonialismo sabiendo que el mismo implica el uso del pasado para la consolidación del poder pasado y presente en hegemonías y juegos de poder presentes?

In previous works I have been interested in analyzing the link between the practice of archeology, the cultural assets that it brings to light and the codes of professional ethics generated in its field. And I have referred to the parties involved in ethical dilemmas derived from these situations: Indigenous Peoples, State, neighbors of archaeological sites and archaeologists (Gili 2003, 2004a, 2004b, 2016). In them I have indicated that between the mentioned parties there are conflict situations of a moral and scientific nature, due to the particular, traditional and modern value systems that intersect there; likewise, due to the different perspectives regarding the study and production of knowledge about cultural assets, that is, traditional thinking and critical thinking. Thinking patrimonialism implies reflecting on its scope and consequences. Indeed, today studies on cultural heritage recognize that it has been embedded in patterns of power that reproduce situations of colonial exploitation at different levels (political, cultural, social, ethical, economic, etc.). Their presentations (museum, narrative, representational) influence the formation of social identities. And this means that they can also be analyzed from a postcolonial perspective. For those who work in the production of scientific knowledge, it means making new commitments in relation to its impact on society, especially in those sectors most affected, as we have tried to show what happens with Native Peoples. Consequently, how to think about a critical ethic of patrimonialism knowing that it implies the use of the past for the consolidation of past and present power in present hegemonies and power games?

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RPA Codes & Standards

• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Maintaining Continuity of Records
• Specimen and Research Record Storage

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch

Keywords & Terms

• Conflicts of Interest
• Continuity of Records
• Culturally Significant and/or Sacred Sites, Objects, and Places
• General Archaeological Ethics
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Informed Consent
• Preservation of Archaeological Resources
• Promotion of Archaeological Research/Archaeology as Scientific Discipline
• Protection and Non-Disclosure of Archaeological Sites
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach

Topics & Issues

• Antiquities Act
• Archaeological Education
• Colonialism and Imperialism
• Conservation and Ethics
• Monuments and Commemoration