There is a broad spectrum of Pagan views on this issue. The majority are probably a lot more worried about climate change and impending environmental catastrophe. Those who are concerned about what happens to human remains range from those who want them reburied after a reasonable span of time has been allowed for study, to those who think archaeology and the memory of specific life stories is more important.
No One Voice (British Archaeology no 78) Archaeologist Robert J Wallis and anthropologist Jenny Blain have been talking to modern British pagans about their beliefs and their interests in archaeological sites
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Yvonne said
at 12:16 pm on Mar 22, 2007
I personally think that the archaeological value of human remains is equally as important as their spiritual value, and I think the archaeological insights we can gain from them contribute to their spiritual value.
I think that the spiritual, artistic, and archaeological views of the remains should be given equal consideration.
But in any consideration of the responsibilities we owe to the dead, perpetuating (or restoring) the memory of them is just as important to many people as respecting the integrity of their burial, and I think archaeology contributes massively to restoring the memory of the ancient dead.
I also think that there are other issues we should be worrying about right now, like climate change, the war in Iraq, nuclear proliferation, and so on.
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Yvonne said
at 12:16 pm on Mar 22, 2007
I personally think that the archaeological value of human remains is equally as important as their spiritual value, and I think the archaeological insights we can gain from them contribute to their spiritual value.
I think that the spiritual, artistic, and archaeological views of the remains should be given equal consideration.
But in any consideration of the responsibilities we owe to the dead, perpetuating (or restoring) the memory of them is just as important to many people as respecting the integrity of their burial, and I think archaeology contributes massively to restoring the memory of the ancient dead.
I also think that there are other issues we should be worrying about right now, like climate change, the war in Iraq, nuclear proliferation, and so on.
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