Antiquity is dedicated to the promotion of professional knowledge and public appreciation of world archaeology. This includes a commitment to support the protection and preservation of all forms of archaeological cultural heritage. Research published in Antiquity must therefore be guided by the highest ethical standards, informed by international agreements, professional ethical guidelines and sensitivity to local cultural values. Where appropriate, it should also be authorised by official research permits and/or institutional agreements. Antiquity reserves the right to decline to publish articles that disregard these principles of research ethics. At the same time, Antiquity welcomes submissions that research and debate these positions, including the ethical standards of work previously published in this journal.
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Last updated: March 2026
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2024