Theses - Archaeology
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Stepping over the threshold of time: The Brezhnev era and the rise of the heritage temporality (1964-1982)
The present thesis investigates the concept of temporality and its applicability within the scope of heritage studies. It argues that cultural notions of time, or temporalities, are of considerable consequence for the ... -
Production and Consumption of Middle Islamic Ceramics (1000-1500 CE) in Western Asia: Regional Practices in an Interconnected World
The thesis presents a stylistic and technological study on Western Asian ceramics dating from 1000–1500 CE. The production and consumption of ceramics is used as a proxy to explore how social practices at the local level ... -
Archaeology in the British Mandate of Palestine between WWI and WWII
The administration of archaeology in the Mandate of Palestine took place in a very particular situation, both within the British Empire and outside of it. The Department of Antiquities (DAP) operated within the rules and ... -
The Last Elephant Catchers: (In)Visible Indigenous Heritage in Thailand
This thesis explores the imbalances of power that create a national Authorised Heritage Discourse (AHD) and the subsequent effects of this. It does so by examining the consequences of imposing state values onto Indigenous ...
