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On behalf of the Organising Committee of the Sixth
World Archaeological Congress it is a great pleasure to invite colleagues
from across the globe to come to Dublin, Ireland from 29th June
to 4th July 2008. This is the first time that the World Archaeological
Congress has been held in Ireland and we look forward to making
it a truly successful and memorable congress. The spacious campus
of University College Dublin close to the city centre will be the
main venue for WAC-6. We are planning a varied and engaging thematic
programme complemented by a wide range of social events. You will
also have the opportunity to see the rich cultural and social life
of Dublin as well as to sample Ireland's outstanding archaeological
heritage. Céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand
welcomes!) to you all.
The World Archaeological Congress is a non-governmental, not-for-profit
organization and is the only archaeological organisation with elected
global representation. Its programs are run by members who give
their time in a voluntary capacity. Membership is open to archaeologists,
heritage managers, students and members of the public.
WAC seeks to promote interest in the past in all countries, to
encourage the development of regionally-based histories and to foster
international academic interaction. It is committed to the scientific
investigation of the past, ethical archaeological practice and the
protection of cultural heritage worldwide. It supports the empirical
investigation and appreciation of the political contexts within
which research is conducted and interpreted, and promotes dialogue
and debate among advocates of different views of the past. WAC is
committed to diversity and to redressing global inequities in archaeology
through conferences, publications and scholarly programs. It has
a special interest in protecting the cultural heritage of Indigenous
peoples, minorities and economically disadvantaged countries, and
encourages the participation of Indigenous peoples, researchers
from economically disadvantaged countries and members of the public.
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