Greetings everyone, My name is Jalisca Day, and I am a student at SNHU pursuing a degree in archaeology. I have attended the university for two years, and my family has a long-standing tradition of studying here. My husband and I reside in Springfield, MO. Archaeology has always been a subject of great interest to me, and I enjoy watching documentaries on archaeological discoveries. However, my knowledge of the subject is limited to those documentaries and news articles. Modern archaeology demands a high degree of sensitivity and awareness of other cultures' beliefs, practices, and values. Scientific evaluations, cultural considerations, historical observations, and communication with local communities are essential to ensure the respectful handling of any findings (Fagan & Durrani, 2022). There have been several instances where artifacts that should have been preserved in museums have ended up on the black market, causing irreparable damage to the historical record. It is crucial to deposit research records and artifacts in museums or other institutions so future generations can study them. In the past, archaeology was more akin to treasure hunting, seeking to make a quick profit without considering the ethical implications. The treatment of human remains, and the conflict with indigenous peoples over their custody and
handling is an ethical concern that archaeologists must address. Additionally, other cultures with a variety of faiths and ethnicities, such as Africans, Indians, Australians, and Native Americans, may have different traditions concerning the proper treatment of remains (Can you dig it? Ethics in archeology, 2002). Dr. Lipe suggests that we must be conservative in using the archaeological record as a matter of ethics (Can you dig it? Ethics in Archeology, 2002).
