Disrupting paradise: Has Australian archaeology lost its way?

Wallis, Lynley A.

doi:10.1080/03122417.2020.1834181

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“…Oceanographic and sedimentary evidence is a critical part of this (Caporaso, 2017;, just as it is vital to understand soil processes for terrestrial archaeology (e.g., Karkanas & Goldberg, 2019;Walkington, 2010;Ward & Larcombe, 2003. This assessment The absence of documented underwater sites on Australia's continental shelf means that there is considerable impetus to be the first to find and publish on the first or 'oldest' marine cultural site (Wallis, 2020). That such lithic artefacts can survive and can be found in the marine environment is not a new finding and, in our view, it does not really matter whether a site is supratidal, intertidal, subtidal or fully marine, but rather what contribution it makes to archaeological understanding (see also Lemke, 2021) and how that understanding might be modified by past or present site-formation processes (Ward et al, 2015(Ward et al, , 1999; see also Shackley, 1978).…”

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RETRACTED: Applying geoarchaeological principles to marine archaeology: A reappraisal of the “first marine” and “in situ” lithic scatters in the Dampier Archipelago, NW Australia

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The absence of known prehistoric underwater cultural heritage (UCH) sites on the Australian inner shelf stands in stark contrast to the thousands of sites revealed elsewhere in the world. Two recent claims—Dortch et al. (D2019) and Benjamin et al. (B2020)—put forward the first in situ (i.e., primary context) UCH sites in the shallow waters of the Dampier Archipelago, North West Australia, each arguing that the stone artefact scatters are at least 7000 years old and are now submerged because of postglacial sea‐level rise. We present new hydrodynamic modelling and data on coastal erosion and bathymetry, and reassess each site's sedimentary setting and archaeological site‐formation history. D2019 and B2020 clearly present lithic cultural artefacts, but the arguments for their sites being of primary context and reflecting early Holocene land surfaces are mistaken. Rather, these sites occur in the intertidal zone, and many or all artefacts are likely to have been reworked. Sites of secondary context, if treated appropriately, can inform our understanding of site‐formation process and change, and may support more powerful contributions to submerged archaeology than attempts to seek the first or the oldest.

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RETRACTED: Applying geoarchaeological principles to marine archaeology: A reappraisal of the “first marine” and “in situ” lithic scatters in the Dampier Archipelago, NW Australia

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Assembling Archaeology: Teaching, Practice and Research

Roberts

2021

Australian Archaeology

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Working in archaeology in a changing world: Australian archaeology at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Ulm

2021

Australian Archaeology

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What is the purpose of this survey? This survey profiles professional archaeology in Australia and aims to develop an understanding of our discipline and how it is changing. The survey targets demographic, employment and professional activities data. This survey builds on data collected in surveys undertaken in 2005, 2010 and 2015 to provide information on longitudinal trends in professional archaeology in Australia. Results are available online for the 2005 survey, the 2010 survey and the 2015 survey. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and is divided into two parts. We encourage participants to complete both parts of the survey. This survey is being carried out under the auspices of the Australian National Committee for Archaeology Teaching and Learning (ANCATL). Who should complete this survey? This survey is designed to be as inclusive as possible and recognises the use of archaeological skills in a broad range of fields. Participation in this survey is voluntary. It should be completed by anyone who: • used archaeological skills in paid employment during 2019; and • works in Australia, or is based in Australia and works overseas. How will my privacy be protected? The survey does not identify individuals, and your responses will be reported at an aggregate level only or as anonymous quotations. By pressing the "Next" button at the base of this page you are providing consent for us to use any data you supply in aggregate form or as anonymous quotations. Completed surveys will only be viewed by project staff. Survey data are encrypted and your IP address will not be stored in the survey results. Taking part in this study is completely voluntary and you can stop taking part in the study at any time without explanation or prejudice. How will the data collected in the survey be used? These data will feed into ongoing reviews of archaeology, including teaching and learning issues, professional development and understanding the employment environment in Australia. Aggregate results will be publicly available and reported in various formats, including on the web, in conference presentations and in scholarly papers. How do I get more information about the survey project? If you have any questions about the study "Australian Archaeology in Profile" project, please contact the Project Coordinators, Professor Sean Ulm (phone: 07 4232 1191) or Dr Geraldine Mate (phone: 07 3842 9276). This project complies with the provisions contained in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and complies with the regulations governing experimentation on humans (clearance number: H7938). If you have any concerns regarding the ethical conduct of the study, please contact Human Ethics,

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Disrupting paradise: Has Australian archaeology lost its way?

Abstract: The opening keynote session at the 2019 Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) annual conference on the Gold Coast was designed to allow reflection on how archaeology has developed in the 50 years since John Mulvaney (1969) published his landmark

Cited by 8 publications

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RETRACTED: Applying geoarchaeological principles to marine archaeology: A reappraisal of the “first marine” and “in situ” lithic scatters in the Dampier Archipelago, NW Australia

RETRACTED: Applying geoarchaeological principles to marine archaeology: A reappraisal of the “first marine” and “in situ” lithic scatters in the Dampier Archipelago, NW Australia

Assembling Archaeology: Teaching, Practice and Research

Working in archaeology in a changing world: Australian archaeology at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

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