COMMON GROUND

Common Ground is an indepent not-for-profit organisation for scientific research, sustainable development and preservation of international archaeological heritage. It's focus is on the international exchange of knowledge in expertise of archaeology, heritage management and new methods & techniques. One of it's goals is to create local 'field schools', where students from diverse cultures could learn about these activities and techniques. Not only students benefit from this form of cooperation, the local community, the public in the Netherlands and various stakeholders are involved as well.

Common Ground coordinates the intercultural development of management plans for effective and sustainable preservation & development of international archeaological heritage sites and museums. Knowledge is exchanged locally and in the Netherlands through intercultural meetings, symposia and workshops.

All team members of Common Ground are highly experienced and qualified in the management of complex archaeological projects and heitage sites and the development of innovative methods and techniques. The team members have an extensive international network in archaeology and heritage management.