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Ethics Policy – The Lost ERA

At The Lost ERA, ethical responsibility is central to our work as a digital publication covering archaeology and ancient history. We are committed to preserving historical integrity, respecting cultural heritage, and maintaining transparency and trust with our global readership.

1. Commitment to Truth & Accuracy

We uphold the highest standards of accuracy in all published content. Every article is researched using credible sources such as academic journals, excavation reports, museum archives, and expert commentary. Errors, when identified, are corrected promptly and transparently.

2. Respect for Cultural Heritage

The Lost ERA respects the cultural, religious, and historical significance of archaeological sites and ancient communities. We do not publish content that:

Encourages illegal excavation or artifact trafficking
Disrespects sacred or protected sites
Exploits indigenous or marginalized cultures

Our reporting aligns with international heritage protection laws and ethical archaeological practices.

3. Ethical Archaeology Reporting

We strictly oppose:

Looting and unauthorized excavations
Black-market trade of artifacts
Destruction or manipulation of historical evidence

All archaeological content is presented responsibly, emphasizing preservation and scholarly interpretation.

4. No Plagiarism & Intellectual Integrity

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
All content published on The Lost ERA is original or properly attributed. We respect intellectual property rights and ensure fair use of external references, images, and archival material.

5. Clear Distinction Between Fact & Interpretation

We clearly differentiate between:

Verified historical facts
Scholarly interpretations and theories
Hypotheses and ongoing research

Speculative content is clearly labeled and never presented as established truth.

6. Editorial Independence & Fairness

The Lost ERA operates independently of political, religious, or commercial influence.
Editorial decisions are based solely on historical evidence, scholarly merit, and public educational value.

Sponsored or promotional content, if published, will always be clearly disclosed.

7. Responsible Use of Images & Media

All images, illustrations, and multimedia content:

Are original, licensed, or sourced from public-domain/royalty-free archives
Accurately represent the subject matter
Include proper attribution when required

We avoid misleading, altered, or sensationalized visuals.

8. Reader Responsibility & Transparency

We are accountable to our readers. Feedback, corrections, and ethical concerns are welcomed and reviewed seriously.
Readers may contact us regarding ethical issues at:

📧 Email: console.theancientpost@gmail.com

9. Continuous Ethical Review

Ethical standards evolve with research and global best practices.
The Lost ERA regularly reviews and updates its ethics policy to remain aligned with international archaeological and publishing standards.

Editorial Oversight

Owner & Editor-in-Chief: Mukesh Gusaiana
Website: thelostera.salite.space/

Ethics policy