Opinion: Fostering synthesis in archaeology to advance science and benefit society (original) (raw)

The article argues for the establishment of the Coalition for Archaeological Synthesis, which aims to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration in archaeology. By integrating disparate datasets and fostering teamwork among archaeologists and outside experts, this initiative seeks to leverage archaeological data to address social injustices and contemporary societal challenges. The authors emphasize the need for a systemic approach to synthesize knowledge that could benefit a diverse society by confronting historical issues and providing solutions to modern problems.