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In undertaking a review of archaeological field training at Palestinian universities, the authors set out to examine an area that had not previously been studied in Palestine. The objective was to be able to optimize field training for producing future Palestinian archaeologists, while creating an archaeological framework for protecting and promoting archaeological heritage in the region. Archaeological sites form a significant part of the cultural heritage of Palestine and may not survive without measures for their protection. They are threatened by ongoing conflict, urban development, and looting. The results of this study will enable archaeology departments to seek funding and logistic support for field training courses and other projects with concrete information on their contribution to preservation of archaeological cultural heritage. The study examines the current summer field training courses and makes proposals for improving their effectiveness. The analytical...
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Alsaud, L.A., Salha, S., Affouneh, S., Shaqor, A., Issa, A.K. (2021). Archaeological Fieldwork Training in Palestinian Universities: A Review. In: Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51726-1_3558-1
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