Archaeologists have formed SAA Principles of Archaeological Ethics. These principles have been listed in an order of eight and are encourage by the Executive Board to be used by all archaeologist, for they are responsible for archaeological resources. According to the SAA Principles of Archaeological Ethics the eight steps as follows: Stewardship, Accountability, Commercialization, Public Education and Outreach, Intellectual Property, Public Reporting and Publication, Records and Preservation, and Training and Resources.

The ethical views of the people who’s ancestors may be being dug up, should raise a concern. A line is drawn between the good of t

I feel archaeology is a study that is becoming more diverse with each discovery. The more archaeologist learn and share the more we as people begin to know. Archaeologist are constructing our past through the history of all of mankind. We as humans must be open to the views of anthropology because it is factual evidence. The strongest evidence we have to humans past comes from skeletal remains. No matter what the culture or ethical views the SAA Principles of Archaeological Ethics has a guideline for archaeologist to follow so as not to stomp on anyone’s feet. Scientific proof has led to the proof of human evolution. Skeletal remains leaves behind the true story. I feel for people who want their ancestors returned to the earth but at the same time they must look at the good the ancestors are doing for science and maybe their being studied is only beneficial. After a given length of time a proper reburial is turned over to the proper hands of the direct ancestors.

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