Archaeology plays a fundamental role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The practice of archaeology in Israel is embedded in the national identity construction discourse and has severe repercussions on domestic politics. From archaeological remains it is demanded to give proof of precedence and legitimate claims over land. The relation between nationalism and archaeology is a topic that became increasingly popular in scholarly works of the past 20 years. The full UNESCO membership of Palestine is projecting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a globalized dimension, but at the same time the heritage of humanity's politics reinforces the nation-states concept and could pave the way to new political scenarios.
The Stones of Contention: The Role of Archaeological Heritage in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Gori;Maja
2013
Abstract
Archaeology plays a fundamental role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The practice of archaeology in Israel is embedded in the national identity construction discourse and has severe repercussions on domestic politics. From archaeological remains it is demanded to give proof of precedence and legitimate claims over land. The relation between nationalism and archaeology is a topic that became increasingly popular in scholarly works of the past 20 years. The full UNESCO membership of Palestine is projecting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a globalized dimension, but at the same time the heritage of humanity's politics reinforces the nation-states concept and could pave the way to new political scenarios.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
