Authentic and Therapeutic Engagement with the Past for Veterans at Nokalakevi, Georgia, and on Breaking Ground Heritage Projects in the UK

• Published in: Археологія
• Date: 2022
• Main Authors: Everill, P., Murgulia, N., Bennett, R., Lomitashvili, D., Burnell, K.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Інститут археології НАН України 2022
• Subjects: Статтi
• Online Access: https://nasplib.isofts.kiev.ua/handle/123456789/199492
• Journal Title: Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
• Cite this: Authentic and Therapeutic Engagement with the Past for Veterans at Nokalakevi, Georgia, and on Breaking Ground Heritage Projects in the UK / P. Everill, N. Murgulia, R. Bennett, D. Lomitashvili, K. Burnell // Археологія. — 2022. — № 2. — С. 53-66. — Бібліогр.: 23 назв. — англ.

This article presents a study of the value of archaeological excavation as a non-medical intervention to support mental health and wellbeing among military veterans. Beginning by discussing quantitative psychological data that shows that it is effective, the article considers qualitative data f...