14th December 2005, 12:30 AM
Curator Kid wrote:
When I read through the convention, I was given the impression that Archaeologists would have a much more difficult time of it were the convention to be ratified (which, according to the provisions of Article 14 hasn't yet happened - though please correct me if I'm wrong), specifically under Article 3, which would virtually put an end to amateur archaeology. Other Articles, if implemented, would be financially restrictive.
Metal Detectorists were, initially, concerned about the convention, but soon realised that in truth, we didn't have much to worry about.
It was interesting to note that the Government issued a statement stating that there were enough provisions in place already to satisfy the convention.
I would like to know if the Archaeological community were aware of the potential threat to their profession at the time.
Quote:quote:However, reading through the Valletta Convention, it seems to me that there are provisions that could indeed see metal detecting effectively banned as a hobby, if there was the political will to do so.
When I read through the convention, I was given the impression that Archaeologists would have a much more difficult time of it were the convention to be ratified (which, according to the provisions of Article 14 hasn't yet happened - though please correct me if I'm wrong), specifically under Article 3, which would virtually put an end to amateur archaeology. Other Articles, if implemented, would be financially restrictive.
Metal Detectorists were, initially, concerned about the convention, but soon realised that in truth, we didn't have much to worry about.
It was interesting to note that the Government issued a statement stating that there were enough provisions in place already to satisfy the convention.
I would like to know if the Archaeological community were aware of the potential threat to their profession at the time.