【摘要】 研究盗掘或来历不明文物的现象在学界由来已久。但自上世纪70年代以来,这一研究行为的正当性在欧美国家日益受到质疑、并成为广泛争议的问题。在赞成对盗掘文物开展学术研究的学者看来,对盗掘文物进行研究能获得某些历史信息,从而增加人类的知识;而反对者则认为,这类文物由于失去了考古背景,其研究价值大打折扣,更为重要的是,这种行为间接地鼓励了盗掘和文物非法贸易,从而加剧了对古代文化遗址的破坏。本文将简述欧美学界关于这一问题的思考和论辩,并介绍美洲考古学会制定的相关伦理准则,最后结合中国的实际提出几点思考,以期引起更多学界同仁对研究盗掘文物所涉及的学术伦理问题的关注。更多还原

【Abstract】 Using looted antiquities in archaeological and historical research was prevalent among scholars in the past.However,it has become an issue of debate since the 1970 s in Europe and America.Supporters argue that archaeologists could do what they can to salvage information from looted materials,while many archaeologists hold that without provenience an antiquity has little value for archaeological research.Moreover,they believe that using the looted antiquities in research may enhance the market value of the antiquities and thus stimulate further looting and illegal trade that would bring destruction to archaeological sites and remains.In response to the ethical issues associated with the use of looted antiquity in research,American Antiquity,a journal administered by the Society for American Archaeology,adopted new editorial policies and the Society updated its statement on ethics.更多还原