This paper presents a case study of an Aboriginal heritage assessment conducted with the Esperance Nyungars in southern Western Australia. The study incorporates contemporary social significance with archaeological assessment to form a holistic cultural significance statement for the landscapes surrounding the Munglinup River. The results are analysed with reference to the currently proposed legislative reform of the Western Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act. The analysis has relevance for archaeological assessment methodologies, cultural heritage management, legislation reform and administration of the current and future Western Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act. This case study demonstrates the value of incorporating social significance into archaeological assessments, including custodial responsibilities, cultural landscapes and the links between ecology and cultural heritage.

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当代社会意义在考古评估中的价值及其对当前立法改革的启示：以西澳大利亚埃斯佩兰斯地区为例

本文介绍了与西澳大利亚州南部的Esperance Nyungars进行的原住民遗产评估的案例研究。这项研究将当代的社会意义与考古评估结合在一起，从而为蒙利纳普河周围的景观形成了整体的文化意义。分析结果参照了目前拟议的西澳大利亚原住民遗产法案的立法改革。该分析与考古评估方法，文化遗产管理，现行和未来的《西澳大利亚原住民遗产法》的立法改革以及行政管理相关。该案例研究表明了将社会意义纳入考古评估的价值，包括保管职责，文化景观以及生态与文化遗产之间的联系。