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Public Archaeology – Archaeological work that involves public engagement, education, and community involvement.

Ethical Archaeology – The principles and guidelines followed to conduct archaeological research responsibly and respectfully.

Rescue Archaeology – Emergency excavation and documentation of cultural resources before their destruction by construction or natural disasters.

Mitigation – The process of reducing negative impacts on archaeological sites through preservation, excavation, or documentation.

Heritage Management – The strategies used to protect and sustain cultural heritage for future generations.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – A process that evaluates the effects of development projects on archaeological and cultural sites.

Historic Preservation – The effort to maintain and protect historic buildings, sites, and cultural landscapes.

Cultural Resources – Any physical evidence of past human activity, including sites, artifacts, structures, and landscapes.

Section 106 (NHPA) – A provision requiring federal agencies to assess the impact of projects on cultural resources before proceeding.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) – A U.S. law enacted in 1966 to preserve historic and archaeological sites.