Between In-Situ Preservation and Commercial Salvage: The Future of Underwater Cultural Heritage in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-228-6_38How to use a DOI?

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Underwater Cultural Heritage Management; In-Situ Preservation; Commercial Salvage; Public Private Partnership; Indonesia

Abstract

In 2023, the Indonesian government enacted new regulations concerning underwater cultural heritage management, seemingly reintroducing the possibility of commercial salvage that has the potential to disrupt the historical and archaeological context. This new legislation contradicts fundamental archaeological principles as well as the 2001 UNESCO Convention. Therefore, the study aims to provide insights into how underwater cultural heritage is valued and effectively preserved in Indonesia by mapping the multifaceted perspectives of stakeholders. These stakeholders may view underwater cultural heritage as repositories of historical and archaeological significance, marine resources, potential treasures, or a combination of these factors. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study examines the stakeholder roles and responsibilities, legal framework, challenges faced, and collaborative efforts in the field. The extracted information was synthesized thematically to identify patterns, trends, and gaps in the dilemmas of underwater cultural heritage management in Indonesia. The results indicate that the new regulation has created an opportunity to address the challenges surrounding the preservation of underwater cultural heritage by opening new direction for sustainable public private partnership when approached thoughtfully. This paper proposes a new direction for establishing a sustainable utilization framework that harmonizes economic interests with the imperative of preservation, ensuring the longevity of this invaluable underwater cultural heritage.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Alqiz Lukman
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/06/12
TI  - Between In-Situ Preservation and Commercial Salvage: The Future of Underwater Cultural Heritage in Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies (ICoMSi 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 458
EP  - 473
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-228-6_38
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-228-6_38
ID  - Lukman2024
ER  -