Archaeology is the study of the past in the present. But can it deal with the future too?
- Which future(s) are archaeologists working for?
- Which archaeological heritage will benefit future generations most?
- How can archaeologists build capacity in futures thinking?
Some thoughts on these issues have now been published by Cornelius Holtorf in Post-Classical Archaeologies vol 10. By reviewing some recent and current projects conducted at Linnaeus University in Sweden he shows that it is possible to engage actively and constructively with the future and consider benefits of archaeology for future societies.