ABSTRACT
This chapter concerns with the need for more profound work in the area of public archaeology and greater participation in heritage projects. It focuses on practice and learning, using a selection of public archaeology projects. Finally, it suggests that increasing the people's participation in archaeology is the most important challenge facing public archaeology. One of the aims of the small-scale public archaeology projects such as Future memories, Archaeologist for a day, Suburban home grounds, and Search for the lost city is to learn through participatory action. Public archaeology that is based on action research enhances the possibilities of working reflexively with development of co-creative participation. Action research is conducted in order to influence rather than study prevailing conditions. The three key development areas for the development of public archaeology are engagement, dialogue and participation. The greatest challenge is for the archaeologists to share the privilege of setting the agenda with other competent people.
