Voices of the Past, Hands of the Present: Collaborative Pathways in Archaeology and Heritage Interpretation

Voices of the Past, Hands of the Present: Collaborative Pathways in Archaeology and Heritage Interpretation

In recent years, archaeology and heritage interpretation have increasingly emphasised the role of community engagement in exploring and narrating the past. Drawing on insights from the Erasmus Plus project “EMpowering landscapes with Participatory Approaches to Heritage interpretation Skills (EMPATHS),” this session invites participants to reflect on how archaeological practice can become more inclusive, embracing diverse community perspectives. By actively involving local voices in archaeological and interpretative processes, we can co-create narratives that are more dynamic, representative, and impactful for broader audiences. This session aims to explore innovative methodologies and frameworks for participatory archaeology, focusing on case studies where community involvement has enriched both archaeological practice and heritage interpretation.

Event: European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) Congress 2025
Location & Date: Belgrade, 3–6 September 2025 (EAA 2025)

2024-1-DE02-KA220-VET-000248399 – Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Project: 2024-1-DE02-KA220-VET-000248399