A cosmopolitan archaeologist is someone that is able to connect and transition to different cultures with no trouble. Many archeologists are not cosmopolitan because they focus on impractical conclusions about what has transpired in the past. To be a cosmopolitan archeologist one has to be able to understand that artifacts can and sometimes contradict with what local individuals that may have a connection a particular artifact. This means that archaeologists will essentially have to engage in conversation about culture instead of making assumptions based on the artifacts they acquire. In addition, this could mean that archeologist opinions and assumptions may not be as accurate or plentiful compared to other advocates. Cosmopolitan archeologists
