The impetus for the conference emerged out of our efforts to prevent cultural erasure through our work with Caucasus Heritage Watch. It is clear that archaeological and heritage sites are facing an historical inflexion point where global efforts to preserve are losing to concerted efforts to destroy.
Archaeology's focus on urban monuments has led it to overlook the violence and inequality that make up some modern cities, which informs our understanding of contemporary conflicts.
Lori Khatchadourian will discuss how archaeologists of the ancient Near East have grappled with the skeletal remains of victims of the Armenian Genocide and the ethical implications for the discipline.
The conference will feature over 40 presentations examining the links between archaeology, heritage, and state violence across many regions, including Azerbaijan, Brazil, and New York State.
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