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- Title
Confessions of an Archaeological Tour Guide.
- Authors
Joyce, Rosemary
- Abstract
This article examines the contradictions, responsibilities and opportunities that inhere when the authenticity of the tourist experience results at least in part from having an archaeologist guide. It is argued that archaeologists are always participants in tourism, through the visions of the past they offer in even the most scholarly of papers, that make their way to tourists and tour guides through a wealth of secondary literature. It is argued that, even if most are not aware of it, archaeologists are engaged with the cultural heritage industry and it would be irresponsible to try to step aside. It is argued that archaeologists should take responsible action in light of the undeniable influence of archaeologists in defining the routes and meanings of site tours.
- Subjects
ARCHAEOLOGICAL tours; TOUR guides (Persons); TOURISM &; archaeology; HERITAGE tourism; CULTURAL property; ARCHAEOLOGISTS
- Publication
International Journal of Historical Archaeology, 2013, Vol 17, Issue 2, p296
- ISSN
1092-7697
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10761-013-0222-5