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Archaeology can address global challenges through multiple pathways

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An archaeological excavation site showing a sandy pit with wooden structural supports, measuring tools including a white frame and scale markers, partially excavated earth walls, and what appears to be ongoing fieldwork documentation setup.
Research area:Social SciencesArcheologyArchaeology and ancient environmental studies

What the study found

The author argues that there are multiple and contested pathways for archaeology to address global challenges. The article supports both transdisciplinary research and community-embedded research design as valid approaches.

Why the authors say this matters

The study suggests that archaeology can be relevant to applied work on global challenges, including issues named in Agenda 2030 and similar charters. The author says the field should not be expected to follow only one methodological route.

What the researchers tested

This is a response article comparing Davies and Lunn-Rockliffe's argument with Michael E. Smith's earlier debate article. It is based on discussion and comparison of positions rather than on a new empirical study.

What worked and what didn't

The author says both Smith's call for transdisciplinary research and Davies and Lunn-Rockliffe's call for community-embedded research are well argued, demonstrably true, and operational in their respective contexts. The article also notes that open science principles for increased access to archaeological and cognate information were being discussed, but the excerpt provided cuts off before further detail is given.

What to keep in mind

The available text is an abstract fragment of a debate piece, not a full report of original data. The excerpt does not provide detailed methods, evidence, or a complete set of limitations.

Key points

  • The author argues that archaeology can contribute to applied responses to global challenges through multiple pathways.
  • Both transdisciplinary research and community-embedded research design are presented as valid options.
  • The article compares Davies and Lunn-Rockliffe's argument with Michael E. Smith's earlier debate article.
  • The author says these approaches are well argued, demonstrably true, and operational in their own contexts.
  • The provided abstract excerpt ends before the discussion of open science is completed.

Disclosure

Research title:
Archaeology can address global challenges through multiple pathways
Authors:
Christian Isendahl
Institutions:
University of Gothenburg
Publication date:
2026-02-01
DOI:
10.15184/aqy.2025.10242
OpenAlex record:
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