This article presents a new built chamber tomb from Argos. The tomb was found intact, allowing for detailed observations on its architecture and construction. It contained the remains of at least fifteen burials, together with abundant Mycenaean pottery, bronzes, ivory items, a sealstone and other small finds, dating from LH I to LH III B1 (although most are LH I–II B/III A1). Another two tombs of the same type have been found on the site, dating to LH I and LH II A. Comparison with other Early Mycenaean graves from Argos suggests that built chamber tombs were the largest and wealthiest, apparently belonging to local élite groups.
Museums are changing fast, yet they still need to respond to the challenges posed by a society that changes at an even faster pace. Human mobility, multi‐culturalism and increasing economic assymetries create an environment, in which the role of museums as public spaces emerges as particularly complex. In this paper, we discuss issues of social inclusion in heritage museums from a conceptual point of view. In particular, we examine the conceptual barriers posed to accessibility and participation by current spatial, communicative, social and sensorial approaches in museum practice and suggest possible ways to shift such obstacles. Some of these ways may necessitate paradigmatic changes in museum policies. The paper draws on various aspects of social and communication theory.
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