Archaeology against cultural destruction: the case of the Ilisu dam in the Kurdish region of Turkey

摘要: AbstractThe llisu dam in the Kurdish region of Turkey, if built, would displace up to 78,000 women, children and men, causing immense destruction culture, past present. The article outlines some major issues arising as a result work by an archaeologist examine dam's cultural impacts, that has supported villagers opposing aiming contribute campaigns Europe. Some was part successful campaigning from 2000–2002 resulted collapse consortium companies then planning build dam. As new revives project, assessment is needed: where archaeologists are working with grassroots communities who fighting for survival, mutual accountability required. But how difficult this achieve? In particular, women's case against shown be vital approach requires both objectivity commitment archaeologists.