Archaeology and the State: an examination of archaeological practice and official interpretation of archaeological remains in Israel and the Republic of Cyprus

Abstract

This thesis examines the factors determining archaeological practice and management in the Republic of Cyprus and Israel. It thus looks at the historical background to heritage management and the specific infrastructural and policy environment in each country. Whilst acknowledging that policy and practice in this area are constantly evolving, the broad ideological and economic agendas driving and constraining policy are analyzed and evaluated in terms of their impact on archaeological site conservation, site presentation and with regard to their role as a mechanism of social inclusion or exclusion.