Wandalin Szukiewicz’s ideas about the social role of the archaeology

Authors

  • Aliaksandra U. Vaitovich Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

history of archaeology, theory of archaeology, popularisation of science, Wandalin Szukiewicz, Belarus

Abstract

The article is devoted to the reconstruction of W. Szukiewicz’s views on the issue of the role of the archaeology in the society. The scholar didn’t leave the systematic explanation of the thoughts. Nevertheless, the study of his scientific works, newspaper notes and epistolary heritage allows to understand his main theses and ideas. He realised the value of the archaeological sites and artifacts and cared about drawing the attention of the compatriots to the local antiquities. According to W. Szukiewicz the priority should be given to the creation of the archaeological maps. The scholar urged the public to protect the archaeological heritage. He supported the idea of the organisation of the national museum. Moreover, he understood the importance of the scientific approaches to the formation of the museum collections. He kept in mind the popularisation of the archaeological and historical knowledge. W. Szukiewicz interpreted archaeological objects as key factor of the formation of national identity and called the specialists for participation in public life.

Author Biography

  • Aliaksandra U. Vaitovich, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    PhD (history), docent; associate professor at the department of archaeology and special historical disciplines, faculty of history

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2022-08-02

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No. 3 (2022): Journal of the Belarusian State University. History

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Archaeology

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Vaitovich, A.U. 2022. Wandalin Szukiewicz’s ideas about the social role of the archaeology. Journal of the Belarusian State University. History. 3 (Aug. 2022), 15–23. DOI:https://doi.org/10.33581/2520-6338-2022-3-15-23.