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    There is Power in the Past: The Politicization of Archaeology and Heritage in the Star Wars Universe

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    Publication date
    2021-05
    Author
    Fitzpatrick, Alexandra L.
    Halmhofer, S.
    Keyword
    Star Wars
    Heritage
    Archaeology
    Pseudoarchaeology
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    Abstract
    Heritage (and by extension, archaeology) is an important part of the Star Wars universe. Both the Jedi and the Sith share teachings revolving around sites and artifacts important to their heritage and identities, and archaeologists like Chelli Aphra have played important roles in the development and maintenance of heritage. However, the politicization of sites and artifacts by many groups and individuals has also served as motivation behind significant schisms, battles, imperialism, and resistance. As professional archaeologists, we have become familiar with the ways these themes are appearing within our real world discipline as well. This paper will broadly examine the roles that archaeology and heritage play in the Star Wars universe. Using examples from both canon media and expanded universe (now referred to as Legends) lore, this paper will explore the ways in which political factions manipulate and weaponize heritage and archaeology to their benefit. These examples will then be discussed within real world contexts to illustrate how Star Wars is ultimately a perfect encapsulation of the political powers inherent in archaeology and heritage studies, and the resistance to the manipulation of these fields.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10454/19020
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    Fitzpatrick AL and Halmhofer S (2021) There is Power in the Past: The Politicization of Archaeology and Heritage in the Star Wars Universe. Realizing Resistance Episode II: Uncharted Galaxies. Digital Cultural Studies Cooperative.
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