JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dig Beneath a Mosque.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Ideas, 2025, v. 86, n. 1. P. 193 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gere, Cathy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses four books that delve into the intersection of archaeology, nationalism, and race, focusing on how nationalist ideologies are projected onto the past to inspire racially purified futures. It explores the historical contexts of Nazi Germany, postcolonial India, Greece, and Israel, revealing how archaeology has been used to shape exclusionary origin stories. The text highlights the impact of nationalist archaeology on diverse populations, including the destruction of the Babri Masjid mosque in India and the politicization of archaeological sites in Greece and Israel. The authors advocate for a more self-reflexive and inclusive approach to archaeology to counteract the harmful legacies of colonialism and nationalism. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Ideas. 2025/01, Vol. 86, Issue 1, p193
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0022-5037
  • DOI:10.1353/jhi.2025.a949932
  • Accession Number:182103853
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