Proposed Destruction of an Archaeological site-DUB004

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Proposed Destruction of an Archaeological site-DUB004

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Status:

Closed (Approved)

HeritageAuthority(s):

Amafa
SAHRA

Case Type:

Permits

ProposalDescription:

Application for the destruction of archaeological site DUB004 for the Agrizone Phase 2 Development at the Dube Trade Port, King Shaka International Airport, Tongaat, KwaZulu Natal Province

Expanded_Motivation:

PGS Heritage (Pty) Ltd (PGS) was appointed by Raubex KZN on behalf of Dube Trade Port to manage the Phase 2 archaeological mitigation work required for the identified archaeological site DUB004 to be affected by the development of the Dube Trade Port (DTP) AgriZone 2 development just west of the King Shaka International Airport, Tongaat in the province of KwaZulu Natal. PGS obtained an excavation permit from the Amafa to collect a representative sample of the archaeological material associated with the site DUB004 for analysis to determine temporal localisation, cultural affiliation and possible social structure and layout of the settlement. We can confirm that a representative sample was recovered for the cultural deposits present on site (DUB004). The material recovered consisted of cultural material consisting of decorated ceramics, and charcoal. This material is currently processed by PGS in collaboration with the University of Pretoria’s Archaeology laboratory after which the material will be submitted to the Natal Museum for curation. Due to the extent of post-processing of material this interim report is submitted as backing for the destruction application to be submitted by the Dube Trade Port to ensure the construction activities can continue. It is our opinion that the destruction process can continue with the backing of a Amafa permit and the implementation of the recommendation below: It is recommended that during destruction of these site (DUB004), the archaeologists monitor the earthworks and in the event of significance finds are made the work is stopped until such time as the material can be recovered. The recovered material will then be included in the already bulk samples collected from the excavation and sampling process as reported in this document. The site destruction must be done in a controlled manner utilising, where possible a grader to remove the topsoil in a controlled manner during the monitoring by the archaeologist. Upon the removal of the cultural matrix the construction can continue as required.