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Seema Archaeological Graves

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Rescue Exhumation of Archaeological Graves uncovered in the Seema Pipeline

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Heritage Contracts and Archaeological Consulting (HCAC) together with Anton Pelser as PI were contracted to assist in the rescue excavations of archaeological burials exposed by trenching activities for the above mentioned project. Background An AIA (van der Walt 2015) was conducted for the project (Annexure A) and subsequently comments were received from SAHRA on the project (Annexure B). During the survey three cemeteries were recorded as well as a several ephemeral stone walls. None of these features were located in the vicinity of where the skeletal material was exposed. As part of the chance finds procedure recommended for the project the accidental unearthing of skeletal remains was handled in the correct manner. All work in this area was stopped, the site barricaded and the police, resident engineer, environmental compliance officer and the archaeologist notified and incident report compiled (Annexure C). The remains was placed back in the trench, covered with plastic sheets and covered with soil from the excavation. The land owners and royal family were also notified and they gave permission for the necessary work to be carried out.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 11:06

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8711

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