To develop the methodology in archeology, Prof. Margueron conducted an analysis crossing the work of architects and archaeologists. With computer knowledge of Dr. Gransard-Desmond and his intervention at the Red House at Mari site (Syria), a communication resulted from this « From plan to volume: the need for archaeological analysis in 3D modeling » at the Journées d'Informatique et Archéologie de Paris (JIAP) 2010.

The first international survey of European students of archaeology starts on the 4th May 2012 on www.studyingarchaeology.eu.

In response to controversies which have been rocking the field of archaeology for several years, ArkéoTopia was asked to contribute to the debate in the review Internet Archaeology with "Can we really differentiate between treasure hunters and non-professional archaeologists?" (Dr. Gransard-Desmond).

ArkéoTopia is a young non-profit organization under the French law of 1901. Its aim is to give another perspective to archaeology today non-in order to better help existing bodies prepare that of tomorrow. By welcoming and supporting professionals, students, and French and foreign amateurs in the field, and by helping to popularize archaeological research and to champion it, ArkéoTopia aims to be a supplementary tool to current research.

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The association’s objectives

• linked to a category of heritage
• linked to the world of research in archaeology and anthropology
• arts, sciences, humanities, economic life, popularization

Commentary on the association’s objectives
The non-profit organisation ArkéoTopia, based in Paris (France), was created on 21 May 2007. It works towards creating a fresh perspective on archaeological research. Its objectives can be summarized under two main branches: contact with archaeology students and researchers, and the creation of stronger links between the wider public and the sphere of archaeological research.