Athens. The 18th symposium of the European Archaeological Council (EAC) took place in at the new Acropolis Museum attended by Franco Nicolis, Head of the Archaeology Department of the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage of the Trento province. The central focus of the symposium which was also attended by representatives of various EU countries, is the “Courage to choose. Making the right choice in archaeological heritage management”. Franco Nicolis has brought the experience of the Trento Superintendence, focusing on collaboration between the public and private sector, the guarantee of archaeological heritage protection, and also stressing the importance of the involvement of all stakeholders especially once the artefacts have been conserved and acquired by museums. It is a relationship in the making that in the near future will be prove to be a necessary challenge for archaeological heritage to be fully appreciated. (9Colonne)
