One academic has raised the
provocative question whether neo-colonialism pervades the world of archaeology. Come to think of it, perhaps some of the elements are there. Digs as "campaigns." Exploitation of locals for menial labor. Condemning them for digging artifacts for money, but conveniently looking the other way when the perpetrators are national elites. Supporting the removal of artifacts to national as opposed to local museums. And all in the name of continued access to archaeological sites for careerist gain.