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Raport
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2018
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vol. 13
97-112
EN
The paper presents two important complexes of archaeological sites in Czermno and Gródek in Lublin Voivodeship. Their character, research history, state of preservation, ownership status, threats, state of archaeological research and current forms of heritage protection are discussed. The conclusions of the study indicate the need for further archaeological research of an interdisciplinary nature as well as the necessary actions related to preventing further destruction, including changes in the scope of legal protection. The paper ends with the postulate of establishing the “Czermno-Gródek Archeological Open-air Museum” an organizational unit, which would be responsible for the protection and preservation of both archaeological complexes, and would coordinate further research focusing on these sites.
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Preventive archaeology in Romania has been only quite recently formally regulated by law. Even though the principles established by the Malta Convention, which regulates the guidelines for the protection of archaeological heritage, are complied with, at least in theory, there are numerous shortcomings at the national level. Based on discussions with several archaeologists and other stakeholders involved in archaeological research and heritage protection in Romania, we would like to present some of the issues raised. We offer recent convincing examples, but also potential solutions to these issues, which clearly affect Romania’s cultural heritage protection and research. We refer to both the difficulties encountered by archaeologists due to the confusion and shortcomings present in the legal texts, but also to the inability of the authorities to enforce the existing laws.
Raport
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2018
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vol. 13
155-169
EN
In Poland, there is a problem with the proper storage of portable archaeological monuments. This is one of the most important, if not the most important issue of archaeological heritage management. Archaeological monuments are owned by the State that does not properly fulfil its obligations. The lack of a good system and organization, effective law, and above all, proper storage space for archaeological monuments is a fact and this is a nationwide issue. This article deals with the legal and practical issues related to the subject matter. Several storage and study facilities, which were created in Poland by local archaeological milieus, are also presented. These are examples of good practices and responsible attitudes, which can serve as models to be followed. However, at the country level, the problem of storing archaeological monuments remains unresolved and requires a systemic approach, not the bottom-up initiatives and solutions.
Raport
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2015
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vol. 10
299-308
EN
The article mentions several issues related to the initial archaeological survey financed by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways and to the program of “Polish Archaeological Record”. The attention was drawn to imperfect legal provisions included in the Act on the protection and the guardianship of monuments in force, which prevent the effective protection of the archaeological heritage and the smooth execution of building investments. The identification of archaeological sites before the execution of a building investment is of a key significance and is supposed to protect the artefacts from destruction and prevent the suspension of the building works - it is in the interest of both the monument protection services and the building sector. Carrying out the advance surface survey and test excavations in the area of the planned road investments should be a rule. Moreover, the test excavations on a wide scale should be the basic method for the screening of the area. In the Polish legal reality, it is difficult to implement.
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The problem of illegal detecting for artefacts was first diagnosed in Poland in the 1990s. Today, destruction and depredation of archaeological sites continues to be one of the most serious threats to the archaeological heritage. Sadly, actions taken over the last two decades aimed on combatting this harmful practice have not been successful. Searching for archaeological and historical objects using metal detectors has been a highly controversial subject, made worse at present now that additionally to criminal activities recognized in the past new forms have appeared, e.g., metal detecting on battlefields, death camps and POW camps. The large and polarized detectorist community has been complaining about the repressive law, accusing archaeologists of negligence in running archaeological investigations and disregard for issues which are of a major interest to amateur detectorists. Non-compliance with legal regulations is widespread owing to the negligible success rate in persecuting illegal treasure hunting. This is compounded by the low level of awareness of the need for heritage protection among the general public, the archaeological record in particular. This situation should be blamed to some extent on the State, its failure to implement long-term and comprehensive education projects designed to raise public awareness about the specific nature of the archaeological heritage. As a result, illegal metal detecting has been perceived as a harmless hobby. All attempts made to regulate this phenomenon are increasingly being met with a public resistance. Responding to proposals of improving the relations between detectorists and the archaeologist-conservator community the article presents a number of strategies which could solve some of the diagnosed problems. One solution might inviting a group of detectorists selected from among their large and mostly anonymous mass to pursue their hobby openly, only along new rules, in close, and more importantly, regular cooperation with professional archaeologists, involving them in making discoveries relevant for the progress of history and archaeology research. Other possibly useful measures: 1) modifying the currently enacted legal definition of archaeological artefact; 2) changing the terms of issue of permits to detect for buried or lost artefacts; 3) we permit a group of specified amateurs to make searches with metal detectors.
EN
The protection of archaeological heritage is a matter of public interest. It is frequently connected to construction works, which can endanger or damage archaeological relics. Protection, or salvage, of these is achieved through archaeological exploration. In every case, it is necessary for organizations authorized to carry out archaeological exploration to have relevant information on construction works in progress. This flow of information should be guaranteed by the builder’s obligatory submission of the construction plan to the Archaeological Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, where such notifications are processed and, if needed, forwarded to authorized organizations. The main objective of this article is to describe the theoretical aspects and formal requirements of these obligatory notifications. Besides the rules given by legislation, attention is paid to activities of the National Heritage Institute and the Archaeological Institute. Another aim of this article is examination of how this obligation is fulfilled in practice and which mistakes are frequently made. Based on drawbacks identified, several suggestions for change in legal regulations are presented in conclusion.
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Ochrana archeologického dedičstva je predmetom verejného záujmu. Z veľkej časti je ochrana vykonávaná v súvislosti so stavebnou činnosťou, ktorá môže archeologické pamiatky ohroziť či poškodiť. Pre zabezpečenie ochrany je nevyhnutná informovanosť organizácií oprávnených vykonávať archeologické výskumy. Tok informácií má byť zabezpečený vďaka povinnosti stavebníka oznámiť stavebný zámer Archeologickému ústavu Akademie věd ČR. Úlohou príspevku je popísať teoretické aspekty, formálne náležitosti oznámenia a plnenie povinnosti v praxi. Na základe identifikovaných nedostatkov budú predstavené návrhy na úpravu právnych noriem.
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The times of the Second Polish Republic were a particularly important period in the development of Polish archeology, because after Poland regained independence, the first state institution was established to organize the protection of archaeological monuments throughout the country. It was the State Group of Prehistoric Monuments Conservators functioning in the years 1920–1928. Their activities in the Kielce voivodeship brought particularly interesting results. Conservators and delegates of the State Group of Prehistoric Monuments Conservators did a lot in the field of inventory and protection of archaeological monuments in the Kielce region, undertaking surface and excavation rescue research, as well as popularizing archeology among the inhabitants of the region. The result of their activities was the registration, discovery, and exploration of many archaeological sites, including such valuable ones as a complex of multicultural sites in Złota near Sandomierz and in Książnice Wielkie, and a unique complex of striped flint mines in Krzemionki near Ostrowiec. The sites discovered at that time in the Kielce voivodeship are still the subject of interest and research to Polish archaeologists.
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