Archaeological Training Programs in Emerging Micronesian Island Nations

Ayres, William (November 2006). "Archaeological Training Programs in Emerging Micronesian Island Nations". Micronesian Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Albury, NSW: HeritageFutures International. 5 (1/2): 568–579. ISSN 1449-7336.

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Abstract: Archaeological and historic preservation training projects conducted in the Pacific Islands provide an opportunity to evaluate critical aspects of site conservation and interpretation relevant to cultural heritage. Recent projects, set up by Historic Preservation Programs of Micronesian states and supported by the Sasakawa Foundation (SPINF, Japan), the University of Oregon, and the Micronesia Area Research Center of the University of Guam, have helped preserve and augment a sense of cultural identity for Micronesians through recording, maintenance planning, and interpreting cultural and historic sites. These efforts, primarily in the Federated States of Micronesia (especially Pohnpei State) and the Republic of Palau, have also improved systematic archaeological study, helped meet the aims of recording the history and achievements of the Micronesian people and aided planning for conservation of historic sites and other cultural objects. Archaeological fieldwork and professional training done thus far in Micronesia have provided new insight into the past, but more such studies are needed in order for island governments to effectively manage historic and cultural properties.