Bad thing Quote by Leonard Woolley
“When digging ceases to be a great game and becomes, as in Egypt, merely business, it will be a bad thing.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Ancient Economies, 1935
When excavation shifts from exploration to profit, it loses scholarly value.
In simple terms: Profit focus harms archaeological integrity.
Key Takeaway
Balance research with ethical considerations.
Themes
ethics
archaeology
commercialization
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- heritage tourism
- academic publishing
Key Concepts
preservation
academic integrity
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scholars protect sites from exploitation?
- What policies ensure ethical digs?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressure can corrupt research.
