World Archaeological Congress

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The World Archaeological Congress (WAC) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization which promotes world archaeology.

Established in 1986, WAC holds an international Congress every four years to promote the exchange of results from archaeological research; professional training and public education for disadvantaged nations, groups and communities; the empowerment and betterment of Indigenous groups and First Nations peoples; and the conservation of archaeological sites.

Contents 1 Congresses 2 Publications 3 WAC Presidents 4 References

[edit] Congresses

Past WAC Congresses have been held in England, Venezuela, India, South Africa and the United States. Patrons for past Congresses have included Prince Charles (WAC-1), Nelson Mandela (WAC-4) and Harriet Fulbright (WAC-5). In 2008, the WAC-6 congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland.

[edit] Publications

Selected papers from these conferences are published in the One World Archaeology Series.

[edit] WAC Presidents

Template:Michael Day (1986-1990), Template:Jack Golson (1990-1994), Template:Bassey Wai Andah (1994-1997), Template:Gilbert Pweti (Acting 1998-1999), Template:Martin Hall (1999-2003), Template:Claire Smith (2003-present)

[edit] References

World Archaeological Congress website [1]

One World Archaeology series [2]

History of the World Archaeological Congress [3]