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This paper examines the conflict between archeological excavations and the rituals and wishes of Native Americans who believe that the bones of their ancestors should not be disturbed. Bibliopgraphy lists 3 souces.
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Americans, on the one hand, consider it almost a sin for anyone to dig in places such as ancient burial grounds to uncover ancient bones and artifacts. Archeologists and anthropologists,
however, believe that uncovering and studying such artifacts are key in helping us understand our past. Native Americans point out that such activity isnt necessary, as stories of their past
are given, generation to generation. In this particular conflict, which side is correct? The answer is, both sides are. There certainly needs
to be reverence and respect for Native American lands when it comes to excavations. By the same token, scientists can read a great deal into what has been found in
the ground, thereby helping society better understand its past. Therefore, it is incumbent upon both sides to work together for a solution to this dilemma.
One issue that had made headlines in both archeological publications as well as ethnic publications involved the concern that Native Americans had over the "plundering" of their
sacred burial grounds in Central California by archeologists looking for artifacts (Sacred Burial Grounds: The Controversy Continues, 1992). So great was the concern, in fact, that the Native American community
formed a Native American Heritage Commission to attempt to police the digs (Sacred Burial Grounds: The Controversy Continues, 1992). Part of the concern, notes Little Drow, an American Indian professor
at a university who, nonetheless, recommended that bones and other artifacts found at the burial grounds be returned (Sacred Burial Grounds: The Controversy Continues, 1992). Native American tradition says that
once buried, the things need to stay buried, and that removal is sacrilegious (Sacred Burial Grounds: The Controversy Continues, 1992). However, in
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