Publishing and field ethics
ArkeoExpo publishes archaeological knowledge for public access while placing the safety and dignity of sites, objects, human remains, living communities and research teams above commercial or visitor visibility. This charter explains how evidence is communicated and which information should not be published.
Excavation, survey, sampling, photography, drone use, three-dimensional recording and data collection are discussed only within applicable law and authorisations issued by competent bodies. ArkeoExpo does not direct unauthorised fieldwork or publish unpublished field information without the permission holder’s consent.
Exact coordinates of vulnerable, unexcavated or not officially published sites are not disclosed. Locations may be generalised, withheld or access-restricted; a public map is never presented as a permit, protection boundary or excavation-navigation tool.
We do not publish artefact valuations, purchase referrals, metal-detector guidance, unauthorised access routes or methods that could facilitate illegal excavation, looting or trafficking. Unclear ownership or find history is explicitly marked and referred to competent authorities where appropriate.
Human remains, burials, funerary contexts and living sacred places are treated with dignity, context and relevant consent. Sensational images and decontextualised close-ups are avoided; the concerns of relevant communities, local custodians and responsible institutions are considered.
When an object is discussed, its find context, collection history, legal status and known gaps are stated. Disputed provenance and restitution claims are clearly labelled; editorial copy does not legitimise illicit circulation or adjudicate an unresolved ownership claim.
Local names and the contributions of local researchers, field staff, heritage bodies and relevant communities are made visible. ArkeoExpo does not claim consultation unless it took place and does not speak on behalf of a community without explicit authority.
For conflict- or disaster-affected sites, we do not publish live coordinates, access details, security gaps or protection information that could increase risk. Damage is described as confirmed, reported or not yet verified and linked to dated official sources.
Documentary photographs, archival images, diagrams, hypothetical reconstructions and AI-generated content are clearly distinguished both on the asset and in its caption. AI is not used to fill missing fabric in a way that could be mistaken for archaeological evidence; rights holder, licence, production method and human review are recorded.
Claims are labelled as established information, inference, interpretation or debate. Every substantive claim is linked to a source and verification date; disagreement, uncertainty and the limits of the evidence remain visible. Citing a source does not imply endorsement of every view it contains.
Readers may report factual errors, source problems, rights concerns or ethical risks. Reports are reviewed with the page address, claim ID where available and the evidence supplied; urgent-risk material may be temporarily restricted during review. Material corrections are published in a dated change log.
Share the page link, the disputed wording or image and, where possible, the supporting source. A report does not automatically remove content, but concrete safety and rights risks receive priority review.
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